Oboist Emmet Byrne
Time Out catches up with Emmet Byrne who plays oboe in Camerata Ireland
Oboist Emmet Byrne
Summarise your instrument
‘An ill wind that nobody plays good.’
Best thing about it?
‘It always gets all the best tunes.’
Worst thing about it?
‘Making reeds – it takes years to perfect.’
How often do you practise?
‘Every day – you have to keep on top of the game.’
Why did you choose the oboe?
‘When I was 13 I joined a local military band. They had run out of clarinets and all that was left was an old oboe that nobody wanted to touch.’
Do you ever wish you played another instrument?
‘No, although sometimes when I’m making reeds…’
Where do you sit in the orchestra?
‘Right in the middle.’
What can you hear where you sit?
‘Everything.’
How much is your instrument worth?
‘About £4,500. But it has to be replaced every four years.’
Your favourite pieces for the instrument?
‘Most symphonies.’
When are you playing next in London?
‘On October 8 with Camerata Ireland.’
Tell us a joke about oboe players
‘What do you call the oboe player of the police band? Oboe Cop.’
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