Sitting down with Toby Oft from the Boston Symphony Orchestra I always know at least two things are going to happen. One, you’re going to definitely learn something new. Whether it’s related to trombone, photography, cats, or a million other things, Toby has a wealth of knowledge and is happy to share. And number two,...
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In 2008, Music Director James Levine appointed Toby Oft the 12th Principal Trombone of the Boston Symphony. Heralded as one of the finest trombone players of his generation, soloist Mr. Oft has increased the boundaries of possibilities for the trombone. In addition to occupying the top position in one of finest orchestras in the world,...
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Toby Oft is the principal trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. He recently sat down with me to discuss the BSO section, music careers, equipment, and much more. It seems like yesterday that we were at Tanglewood fitting the section and you were discussing your yearly schedule (symphony, solo, pops, Tanglewood summers, teaching). How have the...
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One of our newest artists, Toby Oft, was recently interviewed for the Boston Symphony’s It’s your BSO series. If you’re inclined to watch (and why wouldn’t you be?), you’ll learn about the rebuilding of the BSO low brass section, conductors and entrances, Symphony Hall, and coffee. We’re looking forward to hearing from Stephen Lange and...
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