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Oboist Fatma Daglar’s playing was a particular highlight, as was Nicolette Oppelt’s dazzling work on flute — both had their work cut out for them.

From Washington Post • Apr. 25, 2022

Oboist Stephen Bard and violinist Tatiana Chulochnikova were her able partners in the obbligatos, though intonation problems with John Moran’s cello in the second aria were a minor distraction.

From Washington Post • Feb. 26, 2017

Oboist Peggy Pearson leads the Bach Chamber Players in three short cantatas.

From New York Times • Jan. 22, 2015

The orchestra is the fervent group that gathered around the Master in 1951; soloists include Violinist Erica Morini, Oboist Marcel Tabuteau.

From Time Magazine Archive

Both play with the round, richly colored sound characteristic of all oboists who have studied with the Philadelphia Orchestra's famed, longtime Solo Oboist Marcel Tabuteau.

From Time Magazine Archive