Oboist

Imagine as an aspiring tennis pro, you get an hour on the court with Venus Williams or Rafael Nadal. Or, as an emerging golf talent, hitting the links with Tiger Woods? x2 is the classical music version of this dream – realized before a live audience. This unique series features our Academy Artists paired with the brilliant 2023 fellows – the energy is explosive as emerging talents dance with legends.

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x2: Bach's Orchestral Suite No. 3

Music Academy of the West

Long ago, small groups of classical musicians entertained nobility in the elegant salons where they held court. The music was designed for the space – intimate, inviting, elegant in every detail.

Today, modern audiences can partake in this experience in a less formal setting, with a series of exquisite chamber concerts, each preceded by a wine reception.

Chamber Night #3: Prokofiev & Mendelssohn

Our masterclasses give audiences a glimpse into our fellows’ journey to classical greatness. It’s an opportunity to observe a one-on-one teaching session between teaching artist and fellow.

Oboe Masterclasses

Be there at Dominion Energy Center for intimate early evenings in Mooney Hall. Chamber music masterworks performed by members of the Richmond Symphony and friends. Settle into your seat for an enchanted hour of music. Then stroll downtown for dinner.

Oboist

Kara Poling

Events

Upcoming events

Jul 23, 2026

Summer Serenades 3 · Richmond Symphony

Past events

Jul 13, 2023

x2: Bach's Orchestral Suite No. 3 · Music Academy Of The West

Jul 12, 2023

Chamber Night #3: Prokofiev & Mendelssohn · Music Academy Of The West

Future and recently performed repertoire

Oboe in Oboe Quartet by Mozart

Richmond Symphony

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