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Richard Dorsey joined the Toronto Symphony Orchestra in 1979 and remained with the Orchestra until he left, as principal oboist, in 2005. Richard also had a relationship with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, performing as Guest Principal oboist on many occasions from 1988-1995. He has held principal positions with the U.S. Air Force Symphony Orchestra, Band, and performed throughout the U.S.A. with the Air Force Woodwind Quintet. He held principal oboe positions with the Oklahoma Symphony and the Kitchener –Waterloo Symphony. Richard was also the original principal oboist with the Canadian Chamber Ensemble originating at Stratford, with the Stratford Festival.
Richard has performed both at Tanglewood and in Symphony Hall in Boston with the orchestra. He has also performed on tour with the Boston Symphony at Carnegie Hall in New York. He has also performed many times with the National Arts Centre Orchestra in Ottawa. Richard has recorded with the N.A.C. Orchestra with Pinchas Zuckerman. Richard has been on the faculty of the University of Oklahoma, Wilfred Laurier University, University of Toronto, and The Royal Conservatory. Also Richard has performed and taught at the Coutenay Music Festival.
Richard's own education was at Boston University. He studied with the principal oboist of the Boston Symphony, Ralph Gomberg. Richard also received a Master's degree from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. In 1972 and 1973 Richard was recognized with performance prizes at the Tanglewood music center in Massachusetts. |