Extra, Extra, Reed All About It!

In this episode we dive into the history of every oboist's favorite topic - reeds. We start with the earliest known examples, take a journey throughout time and their evolution, discuss the history of materials and tools, and finally, examine how we've ended up with different styles and types of reeds from around the world! Music in this Episode Symphony No. 7, III. Presto - Beethoven, Recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra Symphony No. 5, I, Allegro ma non Troppo - Dvorak, Recorded by the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra Sources available upon request!