Oboist

The Czech Nonet, one of the oldest chamber ensembles in the world, is celebrating its 100th anniversary. This exceptional ensemble, whose unique instrumental composition (violins, viola, cello, double bass and wind quintet) enables an extraordinary variety of sounds, gained an international reputation soon after its formation.

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Czech Radio

The Prague Philharmonia Wind Quintet is the only representative of the wind quintet in this season. The repertoire for this combination of instruments is somewhat limited, but it is possible to find inspiration in folk music in it as well. This is evidenced by Václav Trojan’s Wind Quintet, Op. 8, which mentions “Folk Songs” in its subtitle

Trojan. Farkas. Milhaud

The Professed House, Prague

Do you know which instrument the violins, basses, clarinets, and all of the other instruments of the orchestra have to listen to before a concert begins? Which instrument of the orchestra plays the tuning note? That’s right, it’s the oboe! And what does it have in common with the English horn? Can you solve musical riddles just by their rhythm? And how long can you hiss like a snake? Did you know that oboists have to be skilled at woodworking?

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Oboe Ears

Rudolfinum

Pictures at an Exhibition, originally composed for piano, gained worldwide recognition through Maurice Ravel's brilliant orchestration, which transformed Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky's masterpiece. This festive pre-Christmas concert presents a fresh interpretation of this iconic work arranged for wind quintet.

Rimsky-Korsakov. Ravel. Mussorgsky

Advent Concert III • Jan Fišer

Opus Number Zoo

Prague Philharmonia

La cheminée du roi René

Trio Sonata No. 3

Czech Philharmonic

6 Sonatas

Wind Quintet on Folk Songs

Piano Quintet in B-flat major

Pictures at an Exhibition

Trio for oboe, bassoon and basso continuo

Oboist

Vladislav Borovka

Events

Past events

Mar 23, 2026

Back to Roots · Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra

Mar 9, 2026

Trojan. Farkas. Milhaud · Prague Philharmonia

Future and recently performed repertoire

Oboe in Opus Number Zoo by Berio

Prague Philharmonia

Oboe in La cheminée du roi René by Milhaud

Prague Philharmonia

Oboe in Trio Sonata No. 3 by Zelenka

Czech Philharmonic

Oboe in 6 Sonatas by Zelenka

Czech Philharmonic

Oboe in Wind Quintet on Folk Songs by Trojan

Prague Philharmonia

Oboe in Piano Quintet in B-flat major by Rimsky-Korsakov

Prague Philharmonia

Oboe in Pictures at an Exhibition by Mussorgsky

Prague Philharmonia

Oboe in Trio for oboe, bassoon and basso continuo by Zimmermann

Czech Philharmonic

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