The Evolution of the Orchestra: Woodwinds

Katherine BuzardMay 19, 2025

As we continue our series on the history of the orchestra, let’s turn our focus to the woodwind section.

Alex Leidtke, oboe and Dana Brown, piano

Alex Leidtke, oboe & Dana Brown, piano

Max LeBienAugust 7, 2024

Oboist Alex Leidtke and pianist Dana Brown perform works by Claudio Monteverdi, Antonio Vivaldi, Giuseppe Verdi, Barbara Strozzi, and Antonio Pasculli.

Zachary Allen stands outside in front of a tree

Encore Broadcast | Zachary Allen, 18, oboe

Robbie EllisDecember 30, 2023

WFMT welcomes Zachary Allen for a live-to-air recital today – this Skokie oboist has been a mainstay of Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras and Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative.

Zachary Allen stands outside in front of a tree

LIVE | Zachary Allen, 18, oboe

Robbie EllisJune 17, 2023

WFMT welcomes Zachary Allen for a live-to-air recital today – this Skokie oboist has been a mainstay of Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras and Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative.