After long deliberations, the jury led by Nancy Ambose King decided to award 21-year-old Fedor Osver the second prize. Third place went to Pedro Moreira while the Honourable Mention of the Jury of the First Grade went to Leandro Lazzari from Italy. No first prize was awarded.
“I think I will remember this evening for the rest of my life, how we played two beautiful concertos in this amazing concert hall with a great orchestra and conductor. I would like to thank everyone who took care of us. It was a wonderful ten days,” said Fedor Osver after the ceremony.
The winners also received several concert opportunities not only in the Czech Republic but also abroad.
A record number of 254 oboists registered for this year’s Prague Spring Competition. “All three finalists represent years of hard work, practice and dedication to their artistry and we thank them for inspiring us with their musicianship,” says the jury chair Nancy Ambrose King.
