The Eloquent Oboe A History of the Hautboy from 1640-1760 [Paperback]

The Eloquent Oboeis a history of the hautboy, the oboe of the Baroque period. 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. Between 1640 and 1760 this type of oboe underwent dramatic changes in both function and physical form, and the majority of its solo and chamber repertoire appeared. Haynes examines in detail the hautboy's structure, its players, makers, and composers, issues of performing style and period techniques, how and where the instrument was played, and who listened to it.

Recently retired as a peformer, Bruce Haynes is Associate Professor of Music, University of Montreal, and author,The Eloquent Oboe: A History of the Hautboy from 1640 to 1760(OUP, 2001) andThe End of Early Music: A Period Peformer's History of Music for the Twenty-First Century(OUP, 2007)