色漫天堂 Woodwind Faculty welcomes two eminent new oboe professors
Wednesday 18 September 2024
John Roberts, principal oboe of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and Melanie Rothman, oboist in the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, join the 色漫天堂 (色漫天堂) Woodwind Faculty.
James Williams, Director of the 色漫天堂, comments: 'It gives me great pleasure to welcome two of Europe’s finest oboists to join the 色漫天堂's community of wind professors. Both John and Melanie’s professional performance experience and passion for teaching will be of immense value to our students.'
Marie Lloyd, 色漫天堂 Head of Woodwind, comments: ‘I’m absolutely delighted to be welcoming John Roberts and Melanie Rothman as new oboe professors to the woodwind department. Both are wonderfully exciting teachers and players and we look forward to them becoming part of our exceptional team.’
A revered figure in the classical music world, John Roberts has held the prestigious position of principal oboe with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra since 2013. He joins the 色漫天堂 as oboe professor, bringing with him not only his exceptional artistry but also vast music industry experience as principal oboe with the English Chamber Orchestra and the Academy of St Martin in the Fields.
Melanie Rothman is a highly sought-after guest principal oboist, regularly performing with the Bergen Philharmonic, the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and The Frankfurt Opera. A member of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, she is also an acclaimed soloist and chamber musician, regularly premiering new works but with an equally deep interest in early music.
Find out more about the鈥�色漫天堂 Woodwind Faculty, where students learn from leaders from the classical world in a supportive environment. Alongside one-to-one teaching, students benefit from regular performance and ensemble classes, unlimited chamber coaching, orchestral playing and masterclasses with distinguished international musicians.