November 2009

Paul Hindemith: Heckelphone Trio op. 47

Hindemith’s trio for Heckelphone, Viola and Piano, probably one of the most notable pieces composed for this rare woodwind instrument.
The Heckelphone, also named bass oboe or baryton oboe, is a double reed instrument of the oboe family, pitched an octave below the oboe, about twice long and ending in a bulbous bell. Its soft and [...]

Cultural Music – Medatative Woodwind Folk Instruments

Cultural Woodwind Instruments from around the World that provide a thoughful and reflective mood. Please enjoy!
Native American Flute from John Huling Music
Armenia Duduk taken from Yanni Live. Prelude and Nostalgia performed by Yanni with the aid of Pedro Eustache
Irish Low Tin Whistle played by Davy Spillane for Reel Around the Sun composed by [...]