Richard Johnson head shot

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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