Tribute to Marc Schachman Tenured Oboist with PBO Retiring After 30 Years
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ith the March 2022 performances of the Albinoni D minor oboe concerto, Marc Schachman will retire from Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra following a distinguished 30-year tenure. Long known for his “heart-tuggingly eloquent” playing (San Francisco Chronicle), Marc was featured on many PBO recordings including Vivaldi for Diverse Instruments. He performed on countless PBO tours, including the 2016 tour to Walt Disney Concert Hall, Montreal, and Quebec City, where he played an obbligato solo with mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter in PBO’s first commissioned work from Caroline Shaw, “Red, Red Rose”, subsequently recorded for commercial release. A longtime resident of New York, Marc and his wife, violinist Linda Quan, hosted memorable garden parties for the Orchestra when on tour at Lincoln Center. Marc was an active member of the Orchestra committee for many years and his kindness and compassion toward late and beloved Board President Ross Armstrong was felt through Marc’s beautiful private performances when Ross was ill. Marc and his wife Linda make their home in El Cerrito and we wish Marc our heartfelt gratitude and warm wishes as he moves forward.
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