@Elizabeth Glee Devereaux I play Loree Royal oboes..a grenadilla and a violetwood one. In grenadilla, it is a bit heavier than a regular Loree and in general not as ‘light’ sounding as the AK model (whose reputation is as a sweet sounding oboe). If you are a second oboist, make sure the ‘heftiness’ and powerful sound of the Royal is not overwhelming especially if the section principal is playing on something like rosewood or violetwood. I have also owned several Howarths over the years and regardless of the model, I found the keywork (which is wonderful) to be placed differently especially b, a, g than the Lorees, so you would need to adjust to that difference. For me, the Yamaha, 841, has the most solid and reliable scale of all the oboes that have passed through my hands…a real bonus and the Lorees have been the most temperamental. Just my 2 cents.

@Lisa Hartwell delightful little trio.

@Erin Brophey does it have an mp3 that Miriam can share?

I’m with you on burgundy for oboe Magda but on english horn, I want a deep chocolate brown.

@Jill Cathey i isentify with ‘white’ on these recordings Jill….probably because it is the only one I’ve ever played.

Magda, this was beautiful. I loved the way you leaned into the phrasing and created just the right atmosphere for this lovely piece. Gorgeous.

Can’t remember what we did but the good news is that it looks like a unison nasty passage so you could feel free to mess up.and when the conductor glares at the section, turn calmly and point to ob 2 … or if you are ob 2.. stare at the conductor and shrug your shoulders..:ob 1 is in charge after all…Just kidding.. I’ll be interested to hear Erin’s input.