Albrecht Mayer & Academy of St. Martin in the Fields

Albrecht Mayer may be principal oboist for the prestigious Berlin Philharmonic, but he is also a very active soloist and recitalist not only on the oboe, but also on its relatives, the English horn and the oboe d'amore. His first position was with the Bamberg Symphony, in his hometown, which he joined in 1990 before going to Berlin in 1992. He has performed much of the existing repertoire for his instruments -- be it concerto, chamber music, or featured solo in an orchestral or vocal work -- but he is always looking for ways to expand what is available. This includes newly w...