Fellow oboist Cooper Wright was shocked to find legendary oboist Alex Klein (formerly of the Chicago Symphony) featured in a Geico television commercial. His appearance had nothing to do with his musical notoriety, and does not mention his vocation at all.
This isn’t a new thing for oboists to do, apparently. Check out this magazine ad that was sent to me by the late oboist Engelbert Brenner’s grandson. WOW!
Actually, if you look REALLY closely, there is a mention of the oboe. In the upper left-hand corner, on the mantle, there it is. Mr. Alex Klein’s oboe. And I thought I was the only person who yelled at the TV and said, “I know that guy!” But I’m not. Glad to have found your blog.
emily,
i did notice the oboe on the mantle… i suspect its a miniature display thingy though – seems rather small. welcome to oboerista! glad you found me too!
david