Jürg Schaeftlein
Word has recently reached us of the death on February 15, of Jurg Schaeftlein, first oboist of the Vienna Symphony and of the Concentus Musicus. An article on the work of this distinguished artist will appear in a future issue. I.D.R.S. members mourn his passing.
Ferdinand Oubradous
It has also been learned that French bassoonist and I.D.R.S. Honorary member, Ferdinand Oubradous passed away in January of this year. The I.D.R.S. mourns his passing. There are plans to publish an interview with Mr. Oubradous outlining his distinguished career in the summer I.D.R.S. journal.