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I'm an oboist and I'm currently considering aquiring another instrument of the oboe family. I've encountered a few oboists who also play english horn, but I've also heard about the oboe d'amore. I'm not sure which one to go for because they both have such interesting sounds. I was wondering if anyone had any opinions on which one would be a better choice.

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Most large orchestras and especially wind ensembles have English horn standard. I'd suggest going with that, unless you really like playing Bach's B minor Mass, 'cause there's a large oboe d'amore part for that.

I'm writing a piece for small ensemble right now, eng. horn included. I've always loved the lower registers of the instrument - so sonorous and beautiful.

But yes, most oboists play the English Horn as well, as opposed to the rare oboe d'amore. You could always try out bass oboe as well! :P

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