One of America's leading players of historical woodwinds, Stephen Hammer has been principal oboist of the Handel and Haydn Society since 1986. He is also principal oboist of the New York Collegium, of which he was a co-founder and artistic director, and is a founding member of the Bach Ensemble and a regular participant at the Aston Magna festival. His solo, chamber, and orchestral recordings appear on Decca L'Oiseau-lyre and other labels. He has served on the faculties of the Longy School of Music, New England Conservatory, Indiana University and other leading schools of music, and also collaborates with instrument makers in building replicas of historical oboe.

Stephen Hammer directs "A Mozart Soirée" on February 3 and 5, 2006.

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