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British (born in South Wales) oboist John Anderson has a highly respectable career in classical music as well as a touch of the pop profile, appearing on [a=Diana Ross] and [a=Joni Mitchell] recordings. He studied at the [l527847]. He began his career in Geneva, when he was twenty, with [a=L'Orchestre De La Suisse Romande]. He was Principal Oboe with the [a=BBC Symphony Orchestra] (1979-?), and with the [a=Royal Philharmonic Orchestra]. He combines positions as principal oboe with [a=The London Metropolitan Orchestra], and the [a=English Chamber Orchestra] with a busy freelance career as soloist, chamber musician and session player. His work in the studio has included music for [i]Johnny English[/i], [i]Band of Brothers[/i], [i]Rugrats[/i], [i]Harriet the Spy[/i], [i]Leon[/i], [i]Loch Ness[/i], [i]Twin Towns[/i], various James Bond films and a solo credit for his performance of the Marcello concerto used in [i]The Firm[/i]. Oboe professor at the [l290263].