Piano quintets were composed less frequently, but Mozart and Beethoven both wrote piano quintets for piano, oboe, clarinet, horn and bassoon. The first wind quintets (flute, oboe, clarinet ...
These included orchestra mainstays like the bassoon, oboe and flugel horn as well as Scotland's beloved bagpipes. But, the prize for the least purchased instrument belongs to the kazoo which was ...
Use the tabs below to find out about each section of the orchestra, watch video clips, and read interviews with musicians. The oboe is made of wood (or plastic) with metal keys, and played by ...