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Our Oboe world is so fortunate to have such a wonderful Oboist/Musician who sells and maintains instruments. I have never been disappointed with his workmanship in adjusting and repairing instruments, and I can always be certain that when purchasing a new Oboe from Carlos, the Oboe will have been thoroughly tested and regulated. Carlos is the best and I can’t imagine oboe life without him! He is a great friend as well.
Professor of Oboe – Baylor University
There is a real difference in the Oboes you’ll find with Carlos. He teaches you the difference between a quality Oboe and the rest. I am in love with the new Lorée Oboe I purchased from him – I don’t think I could have found an Oboe that fit my playing style and what I needed more perfectly anywhere else. Thanks Carlos!
First Chair Oboe Student
I have had the good fortune of working with Carlos Coelho for almost 20 years, and I can’t say enough about the professionalism and polish of his business. He is an absolute perfectionist in his repair work, and new Oboes are only sent out for trial only after they have been thoroughly gone over and adjusted. Carlos is forever part of my professional team; making the life of an Oboist so much easier!
Principal Oboe – Dallas Symphony
Oboe Professor – Southern Methodist University
Oboe Professor – Southern Methodist University
Carlos Coelho is one of ‘the good guys’! Honest and reliable, he is an Oboe/English Horn repairman/craftsman of the highest level. I wish he worked in NYC!
Associate Principal Oboe – New York Philharmonic
I owe a huge debt of gratitude to Carlos Coelho for consistently outfitting me with fantastic Loree instruments over the past 18 years. He has a fantastic selection of Oboes and English Horn and offers incredible service after the purchase. I have never trusted another technician the way I do Carlos, I find him to be the master at adjusting and fine tuning with incredible detail and care. I can’t imagine my career as an oboist without him. Carlos is the best!
Principal Oboe – Milwaukee Symphony
Professor of Oboe – Uni. of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Professor of Oboe – Uni. of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
In Carlos Coelho, I have found someone who cares deeply about his work and consistently impresses me with the way he sets up and repairs Oboes. I think his greatest strength is that he is a musician first. He listens to me and helps me get what I need from my instrument, and I am extremely picky! Carlos is a really great guy who has become my friend in addition to Oboe dealer and repairman. He’s the best!
Principal Oboe – Cincinnati Symphony
Carlos has been providing excellent service and repair work on our daughter’s Oboes and English Horn for over 4 years, and most recently, purchased both her Loree Oboe and English Horn from Carlos. We definitely won’t go anywhere else for instrument repair or purchases, as Carlos provides us with outstanding service every time!
Parent of a West Michigan Uni. Oboist
I have been purchasing fine Oboes, Oboes d’Amore, and English Horns from Carlos Coelho for many years and appreciate his excellent selection of instruments as well his fine service, both for myself and for my students.
Professor of Oboe – Eastman School of Music
I have been a loyal customer of Carlos Coelho’s shop for many years now and, quite honestly, can not praise his skill at instrument repair enough. He brings that same skill to bear on every new instrument he sells as well. I have purchased many new English Horns from Carlos over the years and have never been disappointed. His standard of excellence is what keeps me coming back!
Principal Oboe – Cincinnati Symphony
I am proud to purchase my Oboes from Carlos Coelho and recommend my students to him as well! We always receive great customer service and the finest Lorée Oboes from which to choose. Carlos has a great selection of Oboes and services, before, during, and after the purchase. Thank you, Carlos!
Professor of Oboe – University of Michigan
I have known and worked with Carlos for almost 20 years. He is not only a fantastic Oboe guru, but he is also a wonderful human being. Over the years many of my students have procured instruments from him, as have I. The process has always been enjoyable and easy due to Carlos’ passion and knowledge. The oboe world is extremely lucky to have such a consistent, kind, and insightful expert working on our instruments. I look forward to many more years of collaboration with Carlos!
Professor of Oboe – University of Texas
I need a stable Oboe, in pitch, color, control, scale, evenness. Circumstances do not permit me to compensate for an oboe’s shortcomings. I need a partner in an Oboe, an instrument that can instantly follow my objectives. That Oboe I found in the Lorée 125 I bought from Carlos Coelho, and which I proudly used for this years Chicago Symphony Principal Oboe audition.
Principal Oboe – Chicago Symphony
Carlos Coelho has been my expert Oboe technician and primary source for Lorée Oboes for the majority of my professional career. As an Oboist himself, he is extremely sensitive to the needs of his clients. His work is the standard in the industry, and is backed by his personal integrity and many years of experience.
Professor of Oboe – Rice University
Retired Principal Oboe – Houston Symphony
Retired Principal Oboe – Houston Symphony