Group Info

THE ACADEMIC WIND OCTET OF CARACAS
Was formed in February of 1979 by Venezuela's finest wind players. 
Its international credits include performances on many of the world's
most distinguished 

venues such as: The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, The Smithsonian Institution, The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. They have also performed in Spain, Italy, Uruguay, Argentina, Colombia, Costa Rica, Chile, Curacao, El Salvador, Jamaica, Mexico and Suriname.
Its large repertoire includes original works by Hayden, Mozart, Beethoven, and many other celebrated composers. One of the Octet's special features is its unique interpretation of popular Latin American themes as well as Caribbean music with extraordinary arrangements done by the most highly regarded musicians from Latin America.

Group Members

Clarinets: Mark Friedman, Alejandro Montes de Oca

Oboes: Miguel Rutigliano, José Gregorio Sánchez

Fagots: Filiberto Núñez, Ruben Oscher

Horns: Joel Arias, Guiomar Hernández

Discography

1991

Interpreta a Mozart (Classical)

Independent

1992

Pequeñas Grandes Joyas Musicales (Classical)

Independent

1993

Interpreta a Beethoven (Classical)

Independent

1997

Tangos y Milongas (World)

EMI (Argentina)

1999

Clásicos Populares Latinoamericanos (World)

Independent

1999

8 Diablos Sueltos (World)

Independent