John Anderson

Country Music Singer-Songwriter

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 Diana Ross and Joni Mitchell recordings. He studied at the Royal Academy of Music. He began his career in Geneva, when he was twenty, with L'Orchestre De La Suisse Romande. He was Principal Oboe with the BBC Symphony Orchestra (1979-?), and with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. He combines positions as principal oboe with The London Metropolitan Orchestra, and the English Chamber Orchestra with a busy freelance career as soloist, chamber musician and session player. His work in the studio has included music for Johnny English, Band of Brothers, Rugrats, Harriet the Spy, Leon, Loch Ness, Twin Towns, various James Bond films and a solo credit for his performance of the Marcello concerto used in The Firm. Oboe professor at the Royal College of Music, London.