Maria Pedano

Maria Pedano (2003) is a versatile young oboist recognized for her exceptional musicality and strong stage presence. She began her oboe studies at the age of six with Professor Hans Roerade. She later developed her skills in the Young Talent Class at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels with Professor Karel Schoofs, before moving on to the Conservatory of Amsterdam. There, she studied with Ernest Rombout and Aisling Casey, graduating in 2023 with the highest distinction. To further enrich her musical education, Maria has taken part in masterclasses and lessons with prominent oboists, including Jacques Tys, Jean-Louis Capezzali, Gregor Witt, David Walter, Pauline Oostenrijk, Ralph van Daal, Dennis Osver, and Erik Bosgraaf. Her talent has earned her top prizes at several major competitions. She won First Prizes and Audience Prizes at the Dutch national Prinses Christina Concours (2016 and 2019), following earlier successes at the Prinses Christina Junior Concours (2014) and the Maassluise Muziekweek (2015). On the international stage, she claimed First Prize at the Gnessin Competition for Young Musicians in Moscow (2018). She was also a finalist at the Koninklijk Concertgebouwconcours (2017) and received the Bunschoten Younger Talent Prize at the Grachtenfestival Amsterdam (2017). As a soloist and chamber musician, Maria performs regularly throughout Europe and Asia. She has appeared as a soloist with the Philharmonie Zuid-Holland and joined the LGT Young Soloists for their Asia tours in 2018 and 2024, performing in Hong Kong, Bangkok, and at the Victoria Hall in Singapore. In 2017, she made her debut at the Koninklijk Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. Maria is frequently invited to perform at festivals such as the Wonderfeel Festival, the Grachtenfestival, ‘Winteravonden aan de Amstel’, and the Young Talent Festival Schiermonnikoog. Her international concert appearances include a performance in Italy by special invitation of Princess Christina, an engagement in Switzerland for the Dutch Consul, and a concert at the Spivakov Festival in Moscow. Maria is also a familiar face in the media, making regular appearances on national radio and television. Alongside her thriving career as an oboist, Maria studies classical voice at the Conservatory of Amsterdam, making her a uniquely well-rounded artist. ​