

Richard Johnson
Instrument: Oboe
Education: Eastman School
Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio
Current neighborhood: Sycamore Township, Ohio
Joined the CSO in 1966
Favorite orchestral work: Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring
Fun fact about Richard: I have a secret desire to play Baritone Sax in The Blue Wisp Big Band or possibly Bass Guitar in Black Sabbath.
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