Lorée for decades.Ī permanent staff training program and active participation of the technicians in a quality control program insures that Loree strive for perfection remains constant. Cork pads seated on airtight tone holes produce the ease of response and ability to achieve the subtle nuances that have been synonymous with the mark F. The exacting tolerances kept to when fitting the mechanism results in a highly dependable mechanism. The keys are forged from solid nickel silver, then plated with such a thick coat of silver or gold that it could bear the official French hallmark. The wood, carefully selected pieces of Grenadilla from Mozambique, is aged for more than five years in a temperature and humidity controlled environment. Lorée instruments is based on a tradition of meticulous attention to detail as well as one of research, development and innovation.

Anne de Gourdon, Alain's sister, plays an integral part in the running of the business and is a most engaging and charming representative of F. Lorée, he propels the company to prominence in the oboe world. As the creative and business leader of F. In 1967, Alain de Gourdon, Robert's son and current Chairman of the Firm begins his tenure. Collaborating together they work on the many refinements and nuances that make the instruments of F. Lucien Lorée remains with the firm and in 1945 is joined by Robert de

Upon his death in 1902 Francois's son, Lucien takes over the factory until 1925 when instrument maker Raymond Dubois purchases the company. Lorée was instrumental in the many innovations and developments of the day resulting in the introduction of the French Conservatory Plateau system. Established in 1881 by Francois Lorée, the firm F.

AP13 serial number on F Loree oboe