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William Bennett (oboist)

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William Bennett
Background information
Born(1956-05-31)May 31, 1956
New Haven, Connecticut
DiedFebruary 28, 2013(2013-02-28) (aged 56)
San Francisco, California
GenresClassical
InstrumentOboe
Years active1979–2013
Formerly ofSan Francisco Symphony

William Bennett (May 31, 1956 – February 28, 2013) was an American musician. He was the principal oboist for the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra.

Life

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Bennett was born in New Haven, Connecticut, where his father William R. Bennett Jr. was a university professor. He joined the San Francisco Symphony in 1979, and was promoted to principal oboist in 1987, after Marc Lifschey's retirement.

John Harbison's oboe concerto was written for him.[1]

Bennett died in San Francisco on February 28, 2013, a few days after collapsing on stage during a performance of the Oboe Concerto by Richard Strauss. He was 56 and is survived by his wife and two children.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Fronckowiak, Ann (2006). The Oboe Concerto of John Harbison. The Ohio State University. ISBN 9780542930096.
  2. ^ Joshua Kosman, San Francisco Chronicle (February 28, 2013)