AboutRob Expertise specific questions about the oboe; the instrument, mechanical problems, its history, reeds, repertoire. Anything and everything oboe.
I can also answer general questions regarding music history and theory and literature.
Experience 13 years of playing and performing as an oboist in orchestras and as a chamber musician.
Education/Credentials Bachelor of Music degree in Performance as well as private studies with teachers in New York and Boston.
Question i'm gonna buy an oboe as an hobbyist. would you suggest an automatic romeo orsi?
thank you
Answer Hello Deniz,
I have little knowledge or Romeo Orsi oboes, although my understanding is that they are usually of an intermediate to beginner range.
I would suggest that you buy the best instrument you can afford, as an inferior instrument that succumbs easily to mechanical gremlins and spends more time in the shop will diminish your enjoyment of playing and may make you quit.
There are some very good instruments out there. I would strongly advise you to seek out a reputable double reed dealer to help you find an instrument in your price range and that meets your requirements. I would stay away from purchasing an instrument from Internet auction sites no matter how alluring the price.
What you need as a beginner is an instrument that is going to help your progress, not hinder it.
Hope this helps.
