Tag: oboe
Three Celtic Carols
This post was written in preparation for our December 2015 Winter Songs & Carols concert. For information about our next Winter Songs & Carols program or our other seasonal performances, visit our Performances page. While putting together arrangements and selections for Manitou Winds’”Winter Songs… Continue Reading “Three Celtic Carols”
Woodwind Gourmet: Irish Coffee
“Frederick the Great [1712-1786] used to make his own coffee, with much to-do and fuss. For water he used champagne. Then, to make the flavor stronger, he stirred in powdered mustard. Now to me it seems improbable that Frederick truly liked his brew. I… Continue Reading “Woodwind Gourmet: Irish Coffee”
Orange-Almond Scones
“I always knew it helped to be both fruity and nutty if you wanted to be an oboist, but it never occurred to me to take those two elements outside of the practice room and bring them into the kitchen (another of my favorite… Continue Reading “Orange-Almond Scones”
Woodwind Gourmet: Spicy Orange-Glazed Chicken with Almond Rice
“I always knew it helped to be both fruity and nutty if you wanted to be an oboist, but it never occurred to me to take those two elements outside of the practice room and bring them into the kitchen (another of my favorite… Continue Reading “Woodwind Gourmet: Spicy Orange-Glazed Chicken with Almond Rice”
Woodwind Gourmet: Orange-Almond Rice Pudding
I was putting away my oboe after a practice session, the other day, when it occurred to me that I put a lot more in my oboe case than just my oboe. Inside my case is my oboe, a polishing cloth, the obligatory cork… Continue Reading “Woodwind Gourmet: Orange-Almond Rice Pudding”