Éric González, Author at EG-REEDS

02
Oct

Oboe

ARD International Music Competition

Posted on 02/10/202427/01/2025 by Éric González

ARD International Music Competition Since its founding in 1952, the ARD International Music Competition has been a space for excellence and recognition in classical music. It is organized by the ARD public broadcasting network (Arbeitsgemeinschaft der öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunkanstalten der Bundesrepublik Deutschland). Held annually in Munich, the competition attracts some of the most promising musicians from […]

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19
Jul

EG-REEDS

We launch bilingual labels!

Posted on 19/07/2024 by Éric González

We launch bilingual labels! In our commitment to always offer you the best quality and service, we have updated the labels of our oboe reeds and cane. From now on, they will be bilingual, in Spanish and English. Why this change? International Accessibility: We want musicians from all over the world like you to easily […]

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18
Jul

Oboe reeds

Making oboe reeds in summer

Posted on 18/07/202418/07/2024 by Éric González

Making oboe reeds in summer 🌞🎵 In this post, we present 3 reasons to make oboe reeds during the summer. Additionally, we provide valuable tips on how to efficiently organize your reed-making process during these hot months. From taking advantage of the extra free time to experiment with new combinations to preparing your stock of […]

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22
Mar

Interviews

New Album by Oboist Iria Folgado: Echoes of Breogán

Posted on 22/03/202422/03/2024 by Éric González

New Album by Oboist Iria Folgado: Echoes of Breogán. In the world of the oboe, each release of a new album is an exciting experience for the entire oboe community. Recently, I had the privilege of immersing myself in the latest work of the great oboist Iria Folgado, English horn soloist in the Konzerthausorchester Berlin. […]

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14
Mar

Students

10 questions about the oboe.

Posted on 14/03/202420/02/2025 by Éric González

10 questions about the oboe. In today’s post, we bring you 10 questions about the oboe. If you’re just starting with this instrument, here you’ll find information about its origins, where the name comes from, its range, what it’s made of, how it sounds, how many types there are, and much more. We hope this […]

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