Esther Gruyaert

A Sound That Touches You

and turns listeners into lifelong fans.

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CD Recording

Esther rehearses with an enthusiastic group of musicians in preparation for a CD recording. Step by step, the music grows and the CD recording draws ever closer.

Esther Gruyaert and Vinciane Baudhuin Berlin 2025

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My Story

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After years of working as a modern oboist, Esther decided to broaden her sound world with the baroque oboe. The switch required a different technique: less tension, more attention to articulation, and a closer connection with the breath. Whereas the modern oboe demands power and projection, the baroque oboe invites refinement and flexibility. In its warm, slightly rough sound, she found a direct connection with the music and its historical context. That step back in time proved to be a big step forward in musical understanding.

Esther is a baroque oboist whose performances bring the sound world of the 17th and 18th centuries vividly to life. With a thorough knowledge of historical performance practice and a refined, singing tone, Esther captivates her audience. Whether in intimate chamber music settings or orchestral roles. She reveals the ability of the baroque oboe to convey drama, tenderness, and brilliance.

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