The oboe world seems to be in constant flux. One position opens up, and usually someone from another orchestra wins the job. Then someone from a different orchestra wins the open position the first player left. And so on. Like dominos.
It was brought to my attention that I needed to update my USA Symphony Orchestra Double Reed Roster page. (Thanks Matt!) So I’ve started to go over it and make changes where necessary. Of course it’s never perfect, due to the darn domino effect. But there you go. In any case, I’ve now got Liang Wang listed correctly as the new principal oboist of the New York Philharmonic. This is why there is now a Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra audition scheduled, and why you see the word “Vacant” on that orchestra’s roster at my site. (See? Dominos!)
Oh … if you click on Mr. Wang’s name you can get to his site and hear some mighty fine playing. Really. Melt your heart playing. Just what I like. (That and chocolate!)
I continue to work on the European Orchestra Double Reed Roster and I’m getting through quite a few countries. The page changes frequently as I try to figure out the cleanest way to list things. Check it out and learn how to read “oboe” in other languages! 🙂
