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Introducing the Oboe da Caccia

Wednesday 24 July 2019

Our Principal Oboe Katharina Spreckelsen explores the mystery of the peculiar looking baroque instrument, the oboe da caccia.

"Its sound is very soothing, plaintive and I think slightly enigmatic."

Katharina Spreckelsen, Principal Oboe

Violinist Julia Kuhn and bass player Cecelia Bryggemyer playing in the playground at Acland burghley School

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OAE musicians run a workshop in a school classroom

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Introducing the Oboe da Caccia

Wednesday 24 July 2019

Our Principal Oboe Katharina Spreckelsen explores the mystery of the peculiar looking baroque instrument, the oboe da caccia.

"Its sound is very soothing, plaintive and I think slightly enigmatic."

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