Oboist

CMS’s holiday tradition continues with the joyful and astonishingly varied Brandenburg Concertos by Johann Sebastian Bach. Virtually unknown until their publication in 1850, the Brandenburg Concertos are a defining demonstration of Bach’s mastery of Baroque music.

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The Brandenburg Concertos

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Explore both classics and rarities of the chamber music repertoire.

Mozart, Schumann, & Spohr

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Our friend James Austin Smith (of Tertulia fame) has assembled an ensemble of the finest woodwind players in America to visit the Bay Area, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to present this gorgeous recital at Noe Music.

American Wind Soloists

Noe Valley Ministry

This program explores the interplay between wind instruments and piano, beginning with Mendelssohn’s Concert Piece No. 1 in F minor for Clarinet, Bassoon, and Piano, Op. 113, a lyrical work showcasing dynamic exchanges between the instruments. Next is Schulhoff’s Divertissement for Oboe, Clarinet, and Bassoon, a lively piece by the Czech composer known for blending jazz, folk, and classical influences.

Beethoven’s Quintet for Piano​ and Winds

Saratoga Performing Arts Center

Emerald City Music presents two superstar oboists in a show unveiling the oboe’s versatility, from baroque to a modern world-premiere by Ghanaian-American composer Fred Onovwerosouke.

Emerald City Music: Oboe/Oboe

South Puget Sound Community College

The concert begins with Mozart’s Trio in E major, a graceful and lyrical work highlighting his gift for chamber music. From there, the program moves to the Sonata for Violin and Piano by Maurice Ravel, the great French composer of the early 20th century, whose music shimmers with color and atmosphere.

Saratoga Springs, NY

Skidmore College

CMS’s summer tradition returns for its 11th year. Get the summer’s hottest ticket, featuring favorite chamber music works in the cool atmosphere of Alice Tully Hall. Stay after the performance and get to know the artists in the lobby with a complimentary glass of wine. 

Summer Evenings V 2026

In a program where music evolves from work to work, all roads lead to Mendelssohn, who assimilated and combined the best of his predecessors during the midst of the Romantic era. The wit of Haydn, the strength of Beethoven, and the lyricism of Schubert all found a home in Mendelssohn’s prolific pen. Join us for an exciting journey from the elegant Age of Reason into the turbulent 19th century.

Madison, NJ

Drew University

During the Baroque period, composers explored new ways of writing for wind instruments, affording wind players an equal place with string players at the musical table. With wind soloists in every work, this program illuminates a golden musical era from a sonically refreshing and delightful perspective.

Baroque Wind Concertos

With the death of Johann Sebastian Bach in 1750, shortly after he completed his Musical Offering, the Baroque era began transitioning to the Classical style. Among its leaders were Bach’s immensely talented sons, whose works in this program pay respect to tradition while establishing a fresh, popular musical aesthetic.

Bach and Sons: Passing the Torch

With the death of Johann Sebastian Bach in 1750, shortly after he completed his Musical Offering, the Baroque era began transitioning to the Classical style. Among its leaders were Bach’s immensely talented sons, whose works in this program pay respect to tradition while establishing a fresh, popular musical aesthetic. 

Oboist

James Austin Smith

Events

Upcoming events

12 - 26 Jul, 2026

Saratoga Springs, NY · Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Jul 21, 2026

Summer Evenings V 2026 · Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Oct 17 - Dec 12, 2026

Madison, NJ · Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

6 - 8 Dec, 2026

Baroque Wind Concertos · Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Dec 11, 2026

Bach and Sons: Passing the Torch · Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Past events

12 - 16 Dec, 2025

The Brandenburg Concertos · Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Nov 20, 2025

Mozart, Schumann, & Spohr · Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Future and recently performed repertoire

Oboe in Oboe Quartet by Mozart

The Washington Center for the Performing Arts

Oboe in Summer Music by Barber

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Oboe in Concerto for 2 Oboes in F major by Albinoni

The Washington Center for the Performing Arts

Oboe in String Quartet by O’Connor

The Washington Center for the Performing Arts

Oboe in Trio for Oboe, Clarinet and Bassoon, W182 by Villa-Lobos

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Oboe in Rhapsodie by Jongen

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Oboe in Rhapsody by Jongen

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Oboe in Quintet in C major by Bach

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Oboe in Quintet in C major by Bach

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

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