Prof. Heinz Holliger:
"Since I, like many of my colleagues, am one of those who have only a very limited understanding of the intricacies of oboe regulation and repair, I am very grateful for your useful, practical, and clearly structured book. It should become a constant companion (and helper!) to all my colleagues.
Prof. Helmut Hucke:
"Working with the mechanics of the modern oboe requires extensive experience; adjusting the screws, maintenance, and repairs are always relevant topics for all oboists. Marc Schaeferdiek's book "Der Oboen-Doktor" (The Oboe Doctor) is a helpful guide to self-help with a clear, systematic structure, suitable for beginners and advanced players alike. I consider the idea and content of the book to be extremely successful and support it with my best
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Prof. Winfried Liebermann:
Many musicians are certainly delighted when they receive straightforward instructions on how to properly care for and perform simple instrument repairs..
I was personally thrilled when Marc Schaeferdiek recently published his book "The Oboe Doctor." Of course, not every oboist has the necessary dexterity for precision mechanics to adjust their instrument correctly with the help of the adjustment screws. Nevertheless, "The Oboe Doctor" contains excellent advice on how to deal with the highly sensitive and temperamental oboe. It also provides expert advice on how to buy and break in a new instrument, which is sure to be useful to every oboist.
I consider the helpful suggestions provided by "The Oboe Doctor" to be highly recommended, not only for my own students, but also for anyone who is involved with the oboe family, either professionally or as a hobby. This work is of inestimable value.