William Bennett, principal oboe San Francisco Symphony, collapsed during his performance of Richard Strauss' Oboe Concerto. He's one of the nation's great oboists. Well wishes to you, Bill, and to your family. -Ace
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Oboist collapses
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Re: Oboist collapses
According to a reader's comment on the article in the San Francisco Chronicle, he is in a coma, and the prognosis is not good. I have no reliable first-hand information. Best wishes to him!
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Re: Oboist collapses
Sadly, Bill Bennett passed away.
Announcement on the Symphony web site: http://www.sfsymphony.org/About-Us/Press-Room" target="_blank
Announcement on the Symphony web site: http://www.sfsymphony.org/About-Us/Press-Room" target="_blank
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Re: Oboist collapses
I last saw Bennett a few years ago when the San Francisco Symphony performed Mahler's Symphony No. 2. What a great player. Here's a sample of Bennett's work.ralphbsz wrote:Sadly, Bill Bennett passed away.
Announcement on the Symphony web site: http://www.sfsymphony.org/About-Us/Press-Room" target="_blank" target="_blank
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83F2cK4gG0M" target="_blank
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