Explore the different voices of the oboe with works by Prokofiev, Jean Francaix and more!

Sergei Prokofiev "The Duck" from Peter and the Wolf — A popular selection from the story of Peter and the Wolf. Does the oboe sound like a duck, or some sort of bird to you?

LISTEN — Sergei Prokofiev: "The Duck" from Peter and the Wolf

Jean Francaix: "Belle De Nuit" from The Flower Clock — In this piece, the oboe is a blooming moonflower. This flower blooms when it's dark out, just before dawn.

LISTEN — Jean Francaix: "Belle De Nuit" from The Flower Clock

Carl Nielsen: Two Fantasy Pieces — In this fantasy, the oboe sweeps from low to high pitches. What colorful imagery do you hear in this piece?

LISTEN — Carl Nielsen: Two Fantasy Pieces

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