Oboist

Join us for an enchanting evening with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra's Principal Winds as they present "Quintets DSO Principal Winds" on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 7:00 pm. This special performance will be held at the Ferndale First United Methodist Church, located at 22331 Woodward Avenue, Ferndale, MI 48220.

Experience an adventurous night of music featuring works by American composers, highlighted by the challenging "Quintet for Winds" by Pulitzer Prize winner John Harbison. This piece, described by Harbison as born from a collaboration with resourceful, inquisitive, and fearless wind players, promises to be a highlight of the evening.

The program also includes Valerie Coleman's "Umoja" and Marc Mellits' "Apollo," showcasing the exceptional talent and versatility of the DSO Wind Quintet. The ensemble features Hannah Hammel Maser on flute, Alexander Kinmonth on oboe, Ralph Skiano on clarinet, Scott Strong on horn, and Ryan Reynolds on bassoon.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness the artistry of these accomplished musicians in an intimate setting. Tickets start at a special price, offering everyone the chance to enjoy this unique performance. Join us for an evening that celebrates the beauty and complexity of wind music.

DSO Wind Quintet

First United Methodist Church of Ferndale

The DSO delights audiences with musical pairs: two works by Bach, one featuring the famous Air and the other a concerto for two soloists featuring DSO Principal Oboe Alexander Kinmonth and Associate Concertmaster Kimberly Kaloyanides-Kennedy. "Music from Paris"—the First Symphony by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges—completes the program along with a symphony by Haydn that the Chevalier helped bring to life.

EPSG:4326

Bach & Beyond

Monroe County Community College

Congregation Shaarey Zedek

Join members of the DSO for a special evening of music by Latin American composers, set in beautiful Beacon Park.

Latin Winds at Beacon Park

Beacon Park

Robyn Bollinger leads a program of charm, color, and vivid character, featuring DSO Principal Oboe Alex Kinmonth in Vaughan Williams’s lyrical Oboe Concerto. Britten’s playful Simple Symphony opens the program with youthful wit, followed by Ruth Gipps’s atmospheric Cringlemire Gardens. After intermission, Haydn’s “Military” Symphony brings brilliance, surprise, and unmistakable flair.

Oboist

Alexander Kinmonth

Events

Upcoming events

21 - 24 Jan, 2027

English Airs: Britten, Haydn, and More · Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Past events

Apr 16, 2024

DSO Wind Quintet · Detroit Symphony Orchestra

11 - 14 Jan, 2024

Bach & Beyond · Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Future and recently performed repertoire

Oboe in Oboe Concerto by Williams

Detroit Symphony Orchestra

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