Invented by Ferlandis of Bergamo in 1760, but Skinner re-invented it in the 1920's as it wasn't used much before the 19th century, although some composers used it as a solo instrument e.g. Sibelius's The Swan of Tuonela.
The obeo plays the cor anglais.
Cor anglais music is read in treble clef.
No, a cor anglais is a member of the woodwind family of musical instruments.
A cor anglais is a double-reeded woodwind musical instrument in the Oboe family.
The cor anglais is related to the oboe. This instrument looks like the oboe and is a double reed instrument. The sound of the cor anglais is deeper than a regular oboe and sounds like a French horn.
The cor anglais is related to the Oboe. This instrument looks like the oboe and is a double reed instrument. The sound of the cor anglais is deeper than a regular oboe and sounds like a French horn.
The oboe is the instrument that is usually played by the musician who plays the Cor Anglais in an orchestra.
Yes
About 1/2 of a man
No, it's formally bridgeless.
- The term cor anglais is French for English horn, but the instrument is neither English nor a horn. - The reed in the cor anglais doesn't use a cork but is put straight into the bocal.
clarinets (and cor anglais)