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Album Cover Art: Oboist Edition

Classical recording artists face a daunting task selecting just the right image to put on the cover of their recordings, especially when attempting to incorporate an instrument into the picture.
We recently received a donation of recordings, most of which feature the oboe, so here’s a quick look at oboists and their varied approaches to album cover art.

Look away!

Oboenkonzerte / Pierre W. Feit

When it’s too difficult to make eye contact with the oboe, simply look in the opposite direction.
This is a great cover that makes good use of bright colors against the tuxedo to say, “I’m playing Hummel and it going to be formal, but fun!”

Bring a friend/accompanist

Oboe Sonatas / Hansjörg Schellenberger

To avoid the awkwardness that can come from trying to pose alone with one’s oboe, bring another person into the picture to balance the composition. 

Under the chin

The French Oboe / Alexandra Pohran

Flashes back to your high school yearbook…well, at least mine, if you swap the oboe for a flute. 

To the side

Italian Opera Fantasy / Thomas Indermühle

If the oboe is crowding it’s way into the camera shot, then add some space between you and it. 

On the knee

Klassische Oboenkonzerte / Burkhard Glaetzner

This is pretty classic stance for instruments with bells. Hold the oboe perched on the knee like you’re counting a long rest during a symphony rehearsal and you took this photo to fill the time.

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Is there an instrument you’d like to see featured in this series? Let us know!