Professor Andrea Ridilla shines internationally
From the Concert Hall to the Jury Panel, Miami University’s Andrea Ridilla continues to inspire and elevate the art of oboe.
Professor Andrea Ridilla shines internationally
Andrea Ridilla, professor of oboe and opera appreciation in Miami University’s Department of Music, recently participated in several notable international music events, representing the university in both performance and adjudication roles.
Judge for the International Gillet Oboe Competition
In June 2025, Ridilla served as a juror for the final round of the International Gillet Oboe Competition, part of the International Double Reed Society (IDRS) Conference held at Butler University in Indianapolis. The competition is widely recognized for attracting top-tier oboists from around the world. Fellow jurors included Dwight Parry, Principal Oboist of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
“The level of artistry among the competitors was very high,” Ridilla said. The competition’s winner is currently a member of the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra in Norway.
Solo Recital at the IDRS Conference
Alongside her adjudication duties, Ridilla performed a solo recital at the conference. Her program contributed to a diverse schedule of performances and masterclasses, providing professional development and musical engagement for attendees from around the world.
Principal Oboist at the Classical Music Festival in Austria
In August, Ridilla will perform as Principal Oboe at the 50th Classical Music Festival, which takes place August 1–16 in Vienna and Eisenstadt, Austria. The festival brings together musicians, conductors, and music scholars to perform works from the Classical Era in historically significant settings.
Among the featured repertoire is Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 “Choral.” The festival’s Eisenstadt performances will take place at Schloss Esterházy, a Baroque palace historically associated with composer Joseph Haydn, who lived and worked there for over three decades as court composer for the Esterházy family. The festival also includes a performance of the “Harmonium Mass” of Haydn at St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna during the 10:15 am mass on Sunday, August 10. It will be broadcast internationally live on Radio Klassik Austria.
“Performing in spaces where Haydn actually worked adds a layer of historical context to the music,” Ridilla noted. The festival, now in its 50th year, maintains a longstanding tradition of presenting concerts in venues directly tied to the development of Classical music.
More information about the festival is available at classicalmusicfestival.org.
Faculty Engagement Beyond the Classroom
Ridilla’s involvement in these events reflects the range of professional activities pursued by Miami University faculty. Through performance, adjudication, and participation in international festivals, she contributes to the university’s broader mission of artistic engagement and global academic presence.
