James Brown – oboist, teacher and producer of countless editions of oboe works – died today at the age of 83.
A veteran player in the London concert halls, notably with the English Chamber Orchestra, he was a taxing though popular teacher at the Royal College of Music and throughout a good colleague.
http://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/1349469.kettle_may_have_caused_gas_blast/?s=s
Charming man and fine player. He dodged the Grim Reaper previously a few years ago as above link.
omg!
His duo with Pavarotti was pretty amazing too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Febr_t_qa9U
A little oboe humor. From one oboist to another, God speed Mr Brown.