What is an oboe's role in the orchestra?

Answer 1

Typically two oboists play in the orchestra; with the 2nd oboist doubling on English horn when needed. Some larger professional Symphony Orchestras (like the Chicago Symphony Orchestra). Have a dedicated English hornist, that can double second Oboe, or play the rare third oboe part in a pinch.

Answer 2

The most interesting role the oboe has in an orchestra is tuning. The oboe is the hardest instrument to tune and with it's piercing sound, it's ideal to tune to rest of the orchestra. The oboe often plays a solo role, it's capable of playing softly and sweetly on one hand, and on the other it can be piercing and harsh.

Answer 3

oboe is a wood wind instrument. It is used as much as violins and violonchelos. In fact works have been writen with oboe solos in classical pieces of music work.

Answer 4

oboe players usually sit right in front of the conducter

Answer 5

The oboe tunes the whole orchestra at the beginning of a rehearsal and on the actual performance. The oboe is situated in the middle of the Woodwind section