Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. At the end of the 19th century, however, oboes with a revolutionary new mechanism were created in france, changing the situation considerably. A concise history of the loree oboe, written by laila storch, is contained in the 1981 journal of the international double reed society. A brief history of the oboe what is known about the antiquated history of the oboe is little in. That translates to high wood, a term which pretty accurately describes the oboe s role in an orchestra. Loree standard bore oboe, bseries offered for your consideration is an extra fine example of a circa 1960s f. All metal parts are heavily silver plated, the body is made of grenadilla dalbergia melanoxylon. There is a reason 90% of oboe players playing beyond high school play a loree oboe, including professionals. A brief history of the oboe what is known about the antiquated history of the oboe is little in comparison to most other instruments. A brief demonstration of a lovely loree iseries oboe that was previously for sale, but is no longer.
Because of the fullness and richness of tone in this instrument, a loree oboe is often required to play solos or dominant roles in symphony orchestras. What most refer to simply as bseries is best exemplified by oboes from bibm. The oboes branch of this tree started with an instrument called the shawm, which the french named the hautbois. Ohboh is a type of double reed woodwind instrument. Oboe, treble woodwind instrument with a conical bore and double reed. The latter, together with the input of georges gillet, tabuteaus teacher, created the famous loree plateau systeme 6bis in 1906. Since four generations, it is also a family success uniting passionate people around the same goal. Sherry sylarassociate principal oboe new york philharmonic. The oboe first appeared in france in the 17th century. The oboe can also be used for intermediate and professional purposes. Each reed is photographed in reflected light and in silhouette and accompanied by biographical sketches of the oboists. However, wooden oboes do require additional upkeep to keep in proper condition. The oboe is a full conservatory system which gives you everything you need to play a full symphony.
New loree oboes for sale buy new loree oboes online. The oboe is a woodwind that looks very similar to the clarinet except it has a mouthpiece made from a double reed. The folded end is then cut off leaving two separate blades. I am proud to purchase my oboes from carlos coelho and recommend my students to him as well. In comparison, the royal i tried was darker than the standard loree, but a bit more vibrant than the howarth i tried. The aj series was made in 1938, a golden era in lorees history. They have been and continue to be, the gold standard for oboe performance and quality. Out of all the oboes i tried, i liked the howarth and a used loree royal the best.
Dents, or chips in the wood the wood is very clean the stamps are visible on all of the pieces also included is a small screw driver tool for tuning the oboe the metal hardware on the oboe is very clean the hardware shows light signs of ageing and wear the metal has a very nice shine to it all of the parts are intact this is a 100% authentic f. Since 1881, our maison has kept innovating, in order to offer our musicians exceptional instruments. Inperson visits to try instruments welcome please make an appointment in advance. This case is lightly used and offered at a discount price. Standard and royal, which are in turn available with two bore types. That oboe i found in the loree 125 i bought from carlos coelho, and which i proudly used for this years chicago symphony principal oboe audition. Subsequently, more advanced, germanstyle oboes spread throughout europe. Loree oboes come with our full presale service, case, case cover, reed case, and all factory included accessories. Stop by, say hi, try instruments, check out goodies and equipment, and get some complimentary oboefairy blend coffee. Carlos special history with loree, his decades of experience, and passion for oboes. The loree oboe is as much a part of oboe history and our professional lives as anything could be. Each of the oboes he auditioned was in superb condition and had great qualities, but the 06 loree royal ak was taylors final choice. As they are used instruments they may or may not have some scratches or wear to the finish. Loree, my admiration for his skills and dedication to a superior product only escalated.
In this book two distinguished oboistmusicologists trace that history from its. The oboe s branch of this tree started with an instrument called the shawm, which the french named the hautbois. Oboists like marcel tabuteau, ray still, and marc lifschey never stopped playing their aseries during their careers, and many current professionals continue to play exclusively on aseries even today. Other chapters discuss knives and knife sharpening, tying blanks, the scrape and final adjustments. Oboes are usually made of wood, but may also be made of synthetic materials, such as plastic, resin or hybrid composites. Ledet also gives a short history of the oboe and discusses various aspects of tone production and pedagogical techniques.
No name is more synonymous with professional oboes than loree. And truly, the wood of the older instruments overall seems to be superior to the late model instruments. The biggest difference is that the ak high register a and above sits up so much nicer than my regular bore. To place an order, identify the references of the items you are interested in and click here to reach the contact form. With a forward by richard killmer, this facinating study analyzes 166 reeds by 80 artists from 14 countries. Discover our history 1881 francois loree, the exforeman of triebert, founds his own oboe factory 1902 lucien loree takes over the company at his fathers death. Open quick view dialog for tiery j10 oboe with abs upper joint. Made with the same legendary loree quality as their other instruments, the loree bass oboe enables the player to reach to the low b flat b. As an independent brand, it was declined by the names thibouvillecabart and cabart a paris.
The oboe, including its earlier forms the shawm and the hautboy, is an instrument with a long and rich history. Loree firm manufactures oboes which are the perennial favorites of many american oboists. The added features in this rs berkeley series makes the best start up kit for an oboe rookie. Details of their lives are from this book unless another reference is given. So i borrowed my friends ak loree which is ih24, but has barely been played and still looks and feels new. Slightly larger than the oboe and a minor third lower in sound, the loree oboe damore oboe of love has a less assertive and a more tranquil and serene voice. However, with this prestige also comes a price that for many, leads them to look for excellent condition used oboes. The art of oboe playing, by robert sprenkle and david ledet this book illuminates a broad range of topics, and helps recognize and solve some of the problems that confront oboists and their teachers. Check out this cool timelapse video of our team setting up for idrs click hd on the bottom right corner for higher resolution, and watch till the end. I didnt think that i would like the royal as much as i did. Loree is the oldest maison specialized in the oboe manufacture. It is important that you know how to care for your wooden oboe before making a purchase, so that it is always ready to play.
The lore professional oboe is chosen by the vast majority of professional players in north america. In this book two distinguished oboistmusicologists trace that history from its beginnings to the present time, discussing how and why the oboe evolved, what music was written for it. My baroqueoboe teacher recommended this along with other books by haynes as required reading for beginning. Oboe reed book, the a straighttalking guide to making and understanding oboe reeds. The eloquent oboe is a history of the hautboy, the oboe of the baroque period. Terry keevil, were impressed with the exceptionally rich tone of this instrument throughout its entire range, its quick and agile responsiveness and its broad spectrum of. These particular instruments are very sought after. Loree in 1974 to name its range of studentlevel oboes. This peculiar feature makes the fossati s model oboe stand out amongst other oboes, and the intonation is todiefor. The wow factor of this oboe pack is that it comes with an oboe care and cleaning kit, band folder, music stand, essential element book 1 for oboe, a tuner and a metronome. Adams musical instruments, concert percussion, slagwerk, schlagzeug, are the choice of worldclass soloists, orchestras, composers, and educators alike because the craftsmanship, sound quality, and technical innovations are the highest quality specifications in the world making them truly worldclass instruments. Considered to be the finest oboes in the world, the lore oboes produce a beautiful tone that is even in scale and fits any performance situation. The bw series chauvet oboe is darker in timbre than almost any of the other french oboes, comparable to the thick wall late b series loree oboes model, or the present day loree royale model.
Oboe design reached its pinnacle in the mid 19th century in the shop of instrument maker frederic triebert, who worked with famed oboist apollon m. Oboe for sale carlos coelho oboe repair, master oboe technician. Alex klein principal oboe chicago symphony i have had the good fortune of working with carlos coelho for almost 20 years, and i cant say enough about the professionalism and polish of his business. Professional oboe players usually make their own reeds out of a piece of cane which they fold and fasten with a metal staple. It only makes perfect sense then that soloists such as robert van sice, evelyn. Cabart is a french brand of musical wind instruments. It is mostly based on pictorial representations of ancient civilizations or passing references in historical accounts, lending to the idea that some form of the double reeds did indeed exist in ancient civilizations. Until the 1980s loree made only one bore model, the standard is what they were making at that time. Warren sutherland used chauvet bw oboes throughout most of his career as princpal oboe of the indianopolis symphony and tucson symphony. Violetwood dalbergia caerensis is an option, as is a synthetic top joint. Barret to develop a narrow bore oboe that was first patented in 1872. Feb 18, 2019 these oboes which are forged by some of the greatest artisans have grenadilla wood for their body and rhodium plated keys.
Honest and reliable, he is an oboeenglish horn repairmancraftsman of the highest level. Loree oboes are available with two different bores. Loree oboe oboes the shipping cost to most countries is included in the listed price the pictures in the listings are of the actual item so please have a look for an idea of the cosmetic condition. The oboe proper was the mid17thcentury invention of two french court musicians, jacques hotteterre and michel philidor. Though used chiefly as an orchestral instrument, it also has a considerable solo repertoire. Loree standard bore oboe, bseries, serial bi93, extra. The c and b series loree oboes command premium prices, with good reason.
This instrument has a slightly more conical bore than the regular, rendering it narrower near the top and slightly wider at the bell. Being in 1982 reminds me of a historical question id like to ask. This was to be the instrument that stood the test of time. Adams concert percussion are the choice of worldclass soloists, orchestras, composers, and educators alike because the craftsmanship, sound quality, and technical innovations are the highest quality specifications in the world making them truly worldclass instruments. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. In this book two distinguished oboistmusicologists trace that history from its beginnings to the present time, discussing how and why the oboe evolved, what music was written for it, and which players were prominent. The most common oboe plays in the treble or soprano range. Includes some philosophy on approaching oboe reed making and, in his own words a whole lot of useful information about tools, cane and other supplies. That translates to high wood, a term which pretty accurately describes the oboes role in an orchestra. It reflects recent interest in this instrument, which was the first of the woodwinds to join with strings in creating the new orchestra, and had by the end of the 20th century again become a regular presence on the concert scene.