Featuring Ian Wisekal, oboe and Martin Kuuskmann, bassoon

Tickets - $10 general admission; $5 military/veteran, senior, employee, non-Fresno State student; free for Fresno State students

Estonian-born bassoonist Martin Kuuskmann, has garnered global acclaim, earning multiple Grammy nominations and solidifying his status as one of the foremost solo instrumentalists of our time. Currently a Professor of Bassoon at the University of Denver's Lamont School of Music, Kuuskmann also imparted his expertise at the Manhattan School of Music. His educational journey, which led him to degrees from both the Manhattan School of Music and the Yale School of Music, was shaped by the guidance of esteemed mentors such as Stephen Maxym, Frank Morelli, Rufus Olivier, and Vernon Read.

Originally from Dallas, TX and Stony Brook, NY, Ian Wisekal has distinguished himself as the Principal Oboist for both the Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra and the Crested Butte Music Festival. His notable career also includes serving as the Associate Principal Oboist with the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra. Wisekal's artistry is showcased in the orchestra's recording of "Cofresí," a performance that earned a nomination for a Latin Grammy. In 2013, he expanded his professional journey by joining the University of Denver's Lamont School of Music as a faculty member.