September 2010
Beginner
376 pages
12h 7m
English
From the agility of the flute to the vocal quality of the oboe to the rich tones of the clarinet and bassoon, the instruments of the woodwind section combine to form the most versatile section in the orchestra. It is a favorite of composers to draw upon for poignant solos and melody lines.
During Bach’s lifetime the section would have consisted of recorders, oboes, and bassoons, all wood instruments. By the time Mozart finished composing, the metal transverse flute and the newly invented clarinet had become part of the section.
Mozart is thought of as ...
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