• Artist:
  Alfred Genovese
• Album:
  Alfred Genovese, oboe
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  Poulenc Oboe Sonata Mvmt. 1

I have played the oboe for about 9 years. For three of those years I had serious aspirations to become a professional oboist. I entered a pre-college program, studied music theory and music history, and practiced every day. I was good; I was accepted into all-state orchestras and won first chair many times. I played many solos in my youth symphony. But eventually I realized that I could no...

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• Artist:
  Jens Lekman
• Album:
  Oh You're So Silent Jens
• Track:
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  A Sweet Summer's Night on Hammer Hill

Last night I drove up with some friends to the top of a hill. From the top of this hill you can see the Nashville skyline, and at night, it's spectacular. There were maybe 20 or so other folks who had the same idea as us. We all sat, spread out on the grass. Some couples whispered softly while other groups laughed loudly. Then, a boy struck up a tune on his guitar. He sang two or three so...

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