Philippe Magnan

Born in Quebec City, Philippe Magnan is a versatile oboist equally at ease in repertoire ranging from Baroque to contemporary music and on all instruments of the oboe family. He studied in Quebec, Germany, and the Netherlands, earning top distinctions including a First Prize from the Conservatoire and a Prize of Excellence from the Rotterdam Conservatory.

He has appeared as a soloist with numerous symphony and chamber orchestras in Canada and abroad and performs regularly at international festivals. Frequently heard on national radio, he has made several acclaimed recordings, including a highly praised album with I Musici de Montréal featuring the virtuosic works of Pasculli.