Oboe Lovers Tribute

Treasured Bach in Baltimore friend, oboist Leslie Starr passed away on February 12, 2021. Since graduating from Peabody, Leslie specialized in Baroque music, and she shared her love and skill as an oboist with Bach in Baltimore for almost 25 years. Additionally, she played with the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra. Leslie often told friends and colleagues that playing Bach was one of her favorite musical things to do.

Bach in Baltimore dedicates this spring-themed instrumental concert to the memory of Leslie Elena Starr, which will feature a new work by Viet Cuong, two stunning oboe concertos, and several favorite Bach works performed by her friends and colleagues.