Have you ever wondered why does the oboe begin? How is the starting note decided? With electronic tuning, is the ritual still needed?

As the number of string players grew in the orchestra, the flute replaced the quiet recorder. The oboe brought complex, ...

the oboe is one of the most expensive instruments you can buy. Professional-grade oboes can sell for almost $14,000. That's more than four times the price of a high-end flute. So what makes oboes ...