The Philharmonic Orchestra and Oboists
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
LONG before anyone tried to revive the Jakarta Symphony Orchestra (OSJ), there was another symphony orchestra in Jakarta, called the Philharmonic Orchestra. The group was led by Ivone Baarspul of the Netherlands. The musicians were mostly foreigners, with the addition of one or two native Indonesians who had studied classical music. They were above average as performers. The orchestra didn’t perform in public places, but in exclusive venues, fo
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