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Result of Chicago Symphony Principal Oboe Audition on 6/24



 
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alexwill
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 24, 2016 6:07 pm    Post subject: Result of Chicago Symphony Principal Oboe Audition on 6/24 Reply with quote

Not about tpt, but I am sure many of you would be interested in this major CSO audition news.

Alex Klein, who was a previous principal of the Chicago Symphony, won the audition today and will be the new principal oboist of the CSO.
https://www.facebook.com/maestroalexklein
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 29, 2016 4:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

That is great news! He has one of the prettiest oboe sounds I have ever heard.

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PostPosted: Wed Jun 29, 2016 8:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm very excited to be able to see him now!

I'm equally curious if any specific thing was able to help him overcome his focal dystonia. The article mentioned "acupuncture, deep massage, steroids and even injecting Novocain into his hand."

I remember watching an interview with him, seeing his hand in a fist the entire time. He played beautifully at the end of the interview, but he did mention that he could only open his hand about 3/4 of the way.

So glad he is back!
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 29, 2016 8:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

From what I understand, he has a custom oboe that allows him to play with his condition.

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 16, 2016 1:10 pm    Post subject: Interview with Oboist Alex Klein About Focal Dystonia Reply with quote

DO NOT MISS THIS VIDEO!!
Alex Klein talks all about focal dystonia and how he works around it.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/vonrhein/ct-alex-klein-cso-oboe-20160810-column.html
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 4:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

(Craig Morris is also mentioned in this article.)
Alex Klein didn't get tenure. See this article....
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/vonrhein/ct-alex-klein-oboe-cso-muti-ent-0531-20170530-column.html
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 5:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very interesting
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