John de Lancie (oboist)
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- For the actor, see John de Lancie
John de Lancie (July 26, 1921 – May 17, 2002) was an American musician who served as the principal oboist of the Philadelphia Orchestra for many years.
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[edit] Early life
John de Lancie was born in Berkeley, California in 1921.
[edit] Career
John de Lancie met Richard Strauss during de Lancie's tour of duty as a soldier in Europe at the end of World War II. At the urging of de Lancie, Strauss composed his Oboe Concerto.
De Lancie commissioned a piece for oboe by the composer Jean Françaix, a piece that translates into English as "The Flower Clock."
He also taught at Curtis Institute of Music and served as its director from 1977 to 1985. At his death, de Lancie was one of the few remaining students of the legendary Marcel Tabuteau of Curtis.
[edit] Death
He died in Walnut Creek, California in 2002, at the age of 80.
[edit] Family
His son is the actor John de Lancie.
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