Ariana Ghez

Ariana Ghez (born 1979) is an American classical oboist. She pursued her undergraduate studies at Columbia University where she majored in English literature. Subsequent to graduation, she enrolled at the Juilliard School of Music, where she was a student of John Mack and John Ferrillo. She was a graduate student at Temple University under Richard Woodhams. She served as principal oboist of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra during the 2005-2006 season. As of 2006, she has been the principal oboist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra.