Alessandro Cirafici, a Boston-based oboist, joined the Brookline Music School as Oboe Faculty in January 2022. An experienced teacher, he instructs oboists of all ages and levels throughout the Greater Boston area, specializing in both oboe and reed making. Alessandro has coached sectionals and chamber music with the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra and worked with high school oboists at the New England Conservatory Preparatory School.

Since July 2022, Alessandro has held the position of second oboist with the Portland Symphony Orchestra in Maine. His impressive performance career includes both playing and recording with the Boston Symphony Orchestra on the Deutsche Grammophon label. He has also appeared with the Boston Pops, Boston Landmarks Orchestra, Boston Philharmonic, Cape Cod Chamber Orchestra, New Bedford Symphony, and Phoenix Chamber Orchestra.

As the 2021 Oboe Fellow at Tanglewood Music Center, Alessandro performed under renowned conductors such as Andris Nelsons, Herbert Blomstedt, Alan Gilbert, and Stefan Asbury. His musical journey has taken him across the globe, with performances in China, Cuba, Austria, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Russia, and the Czech Republic.

Alessandro’s primary teachers include John Ferrillo and Elaine Douvas, with additional instruction from Anne Gabriele, Mark McEwen, Richard D’Alessio, and Alexandra Knoll. This rich educational background informs both his performance and teaching approaches.

Through his dual roles as a performer and educator, Alessandro Cirafici continues to make significant contributions to the classical music community. His extensive orchestral experience, international performances, and dedication to teaching demonstrate his versatility and commitment to musical excellence. Whether on stage or in the classroom, Alessandro inspires both audiences and students with his passion for the oboe and classical music.