I thought today, we would take a look at another instrument that might have been in Georgiana’s music room (the oboe) and some music from a composer who not only wrote music for oboes, but also for piano. I’m sure Georgiana might have had some sheets of his music in her music folder.
The first video (above) introduces you to the oboe that was in use in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The second video (below) is a short piece that was composed by Haydn for the oboe. Can you imagine the delight and enjoyment that Georgiana and her brother would have gotten from going to a concert and listening to something like this?
This excerpt is from a book (Cherishing Kitty) that stars Kitty Bennet, but her dearest friend in this series is Georgiana. Therefore, Georgiana plays a role in Kitty’s journey to happily ever after.
Here they are talking about Georgiana’s upcoming season. Georgiana’s story (Protecting Miss Darcy) follows Kitty’s story and leads up to her season.
Georgiana does begin her study of character with Mr. Alfred Langley… and spoiler alert… she also ends it with him. The path from here to there, however, is not a pain-free one. 🙂
Find Cherishing Kitty, Protecting Miss Darcy, and the full Marrying Elizabeth series here.
Oh, I loved hearing the history of the oboe. That was amazing. Then to pair it with that concert. Whew! I loved it. I could envision Darcy and Georgiana at a concert enjoying the music. Unless, of course, Caroline found out the night they were going and horned in on their night. LOL!
There is an oboe featured in the movie ‘Enchanted April’ that is so relaxing that I just melt when I hear it. Poor Georgiana and Kitty had a time securing their happy-ever-after in those two books. Whew! I worried about them. Thanks for sharing this fascinating post. Blessings, stay safe, and healthy.
I’m glad you enjoyed this post. I have really been enjoying learning about these instruments. I’ve always enjoyed listening to the oboe. I find it a rather soothing instrument.