Puff, Play, Breathe: The Oboe’s Magic Trick Artwork

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Puff, Play, Breathe: The Oboe’s Magic Trick

June 09, 2025 • Steven Hobé, Composer & Host • Season 5 • Episode 225

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Puff, Play, Breathe: The Oboe’s Magic Trick in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop!

Fun Fact

Some oboists have used circular breathing to play continuous notes for over 45 minutes—long enough to make a sandwich between breaths!
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About Steven, Host
Steven is a Canadian composer & actor living in Toronto. Through his music, he creates a range of works, with an emphasis on the short-form genre—his muse being to offer the listener both the darker and more satiric shades of human existence. If you're interested, please check out his music website for more. Member of the Canadian League Of Composers.
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