News has been received of the sudden death of Harold Gomberg, former principal oboist with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra from 1943 until 1977. It was reported that Mr. Gomberg passed away on September 7th 1985, on the Island of Capri where he has lived since his retirement from the orchestra. He was 68 years old. The I.D.R.S. mourns the loss of this significant artist.