Genres Classical Name William Bennett | Years active 1979–2013 Instruments Oboe Role Musician | |
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Born May 31, 1956New Haven, Connecticut ( 1956-05-31 ) Albums S&M, Charles Ives: An American, Mahler ‑ Das Lied von der E, American Mavericks, Jongen: Symphonie Concerta Similar People Michael Tilson Thomas, Yan Pascal Tortelier, Alfred Wallenstein | ||
William bennett plays mozart flute concerto no 2 in d k314 1st movement
William Bennett (May 31, 1956 – February 28, 2013) was an American musician. He was the principal oboist for the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra.
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William bennett plays mozart flute concerto no 2 in d k314 2nd 3rd movement
Life
Bennett was born in New Haven, Connecticut. He joined the San Francisco Symphony in 1979, and was promoted to principal oboist in 1987, after Marc Lifschey's retirement.
John Harbison's oboe concerto was written for him.
Bennett died in San Francisco on February 28, 2013, a few days after collapsing on stage during a performance of the Oboe Concerto by Richard Strauss. He was 56 and is survived by his wife and two children.
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