Shelley Philips and Khara Wolf Duo
Shelley Phillips (Harp) and Khara Wolf (Oboe and English Horn)
About the Project
Khara Wolf and Shelley Phillips began working together in 2019 exploring new music for oboe and English horn by the 17th Century Irish composer Turlough O’Carolan. This project covers a diverse range in his repertoire, highlighting a variety of styles including Baroque, Irish, Scottish, and more.
Aspects of the project include an in-depth look at transforming Celtic styles on the oboe, English horn, and baroque oboe. Traditional ornamentation and repertoire from the 17th and 18th centuries are being explored as part of a new performance practice and extended technique on double reed instruments.
Meet the Project Members
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Khara Wolf ~ Trad Flute, Whistle, Oboe, English Horn
Khara Wolf fell in love with music when she was first inspired by the magic of live performance and the power of music education. She is currently the Adjunct Instructor of Music-Double Reeds at Fort Lewis College, and maintains a private teaching studio in the Four Corners.
Ms. Wolf graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a Bachelor of Music in Music Performance on oboe where she studied with Peter Cooper. She attended the Boxwood Festival & Workshop from 2009-2013 where she studied Celtic music on both flute and oboe with Chris Norman, David Greenberg, Shelley Phillips, and Rodney Garnett.
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Shelley Phillips ~ Celtic Harp
Shelley tours with the Chris Norman Ensemble and The Coulter/Phillips Ensemble. She has appeared on more than 20 albums on the Gourd music label, including her several solo albums. With a Masters of Music in Oboe from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, she has been playing Celtic traditions for over 30 years.