John de Lancie (oboist)

John de Lancie
Background information
Birth nameJohn Sherwood de Lancie
Born(1921-07-26)July 26, 1921
Berkeley, California, U.S.
DiedMay 17, 2002(2002-05-17) (aged 80)
Walnut Creek, California, U.S.
GenresClassical
Occupations
InstrumentOboe

John Sherwood de Lancie (July 26, 1921 – May 17, 2002) was an American oboist and arts administrator. He was principal oboist of the Philadelphia Orchestra for 23 years and also director of the Curtis Institute of Music.[1]

  1. ^ Peter Dobrin (May 19, 2002). "John de Lancie, 80; oboist in the Philadelphia Orchestra". Philadelphia Inquirer. Archived from the original on November 11, 2013. Retrieved September 13, 2016.(subscription required)