Album Cover Art: Oboist EditionClassical recording artists face a daunting task selecting just the r

Album Cover Art: Oboist EditionClassical recording artists face a daunting task selecting just the right image to put on the cover of their recordings, especially when attempting to incorporate an instrument into the picture. We recently received a donation of recordings, most of which feature the oboe, so here’s a quick look at oboists and their varied approaches to album cover art.Look away!Oboenkonzerte / Pierre W. FeitWhen it’s too difficult to make eye contact with the oboe, simply look in the opposite direction. This is a great cover that makes good use of bright colors against the tuxedo to say, “I’m playing Hummel and it going to be formal, but fun!”Bring a friend/accompanistOboe Sonatas / Hansjörg SchellenbergerTo avoid the awkwardness that can come from trying to pose alone with one’s oboe, bring another person into the picture to balance the composition. Under the chinThe French Oboe / Alexandra PohranFlashes back to your high school yearbook…well, at least mine, if you swap the oboe for a flute. To the sideItalian Opera Fantasy / Thomas IndermühleIf the oboe is crowding it’s way into the camera shot, then add some space between you and it. On the kneeKlassische Oboenkonzerte / Burkhard GlaetznerThis is pretty classic stance for instruments with bells. Hold the oboe perched on the knee like you’re counting a long rest during a symphony rehearsal and you took this photo to fill the time.————————————————————————————–Is there an instrument you’d like to see featured in this series? Let us know! -- source link

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