Robert Diaz

Robert Diaz, a native of Miami Florida, is a third-year Oboe Fellow at the New World Symphony. He recently earned his bachelor's degree at the New England Conservatory (NEC) under the tutelage of John Ferrillo and Anne-Marie Gabriele, where he was awarded the Laura Ahlbeck Full Tuition Scholarship. Prior to NEC, he graduated from the Interlochen Arts Academy. Some of his other notable mentors include Frank Rosenwein, Dane Philipsen and Jeffrey Stephenson.

While in Boston, Robert performed with the Boston Philharmonic, Boston Chamber Symphony and Boston Civic Symphony. While sitting as Principal Oboe of the Boston Phil Youth Orchestra, he was reviewed in BSO’s Symphony Hall performing Brahms’ First Symphony: “The sinuous, keening oboe of Robert Diaz made a dazzling impression, projecting ineffable poetic arcs” (The Boston Musical Intelligencer).

Recently, Robert returned from touring in Europe with the Boston Phil Youth Orchestra and Zlatomir Fung. He performed in venues such as the Berliner Philharmonie, Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg, Musikverein in Vienna, Rudolfinum in Prague and Stadtcasino Basel in Switzerland.

Robert’s recent festival appearances include Sarasota Music Festival, Kent Blossom and Aspen Music Festival. In 2018 he was selected as a Jack Kent Cooke Scholar performing the Poulenc Oboe Sonata on NPR’s From The Top.

Robert has developed a passion for mentoring young musicians, and was selected as a Teaching Fellow for NEC’s Community Performances and Partnerships during his undergraduate studies. When not making reeds, he can be found at the rock climbing gym or the beach. He also loves basketball and chess.