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Comings and going at the LA Phil and beyond (March 2026 edition, pt. 2): the latest guest concertmasters, thoughts on oboist Ryan Roberts, and more
Auditions & Appointments / Los Angeles Philharmonic / Music News & Info: Classical

Comings and going at the LA Phil and beyond (March 2026 edition, pt. 2): the latest guest concertmasters, thoughts on oboist Ryan Roberts, and more

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Yesterday, we talked about the Pacific Symphony and Los Angeles Philharmonic picking the same clarinetist to fill open titled chairs, as well as the results of the LA Phil’s Principal Viola auditions. Today we’ll cover: Continue reading →

Comings and goings at the LA Phil and beyond (July 2023 edition): Chicago & LA (& SF) may swap principals + much more
Appointments / Auditions & Appointments / Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra / Los Angeles Philharmonic / Music News & Info: Classical

Comings and goings at the LA Phil and beyond (July 2023 edition): Chicago & LA (& SF) may swap principals + much more

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Geez, I step away from covering classical music for a few months, and things decide to go crazy! First, in early February, Gustavo Dudamel announced that at the end of the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s 2025-2026 season, he’d decamp for that “other” Philharmonic in New York. Then, last month, LA Phil CEO Chad Smith made his … Continue reading →