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Ralph Gomberg, 85; considered among top oboists in country

Ralph Gomberg, who was principal oboist with Boston Symphony Orchestra, playing for Newton High students. Ralph Gomberg, who was principal oboist with Boston Symphony Orchestra, playing for Newton High students. (globe file/1965)
By Mark Feeney
Globe Staff / December 13, 2006

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Ralph Gomberg , who as principal oboist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra for 37 years was an integral part of what many listeners considered the greatest jewel in the BSO's crown, its legendary woodwind section, died Saturday at Wayside Hospice , in Wayland. (Full article: 1013 words)

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