About Harry Vas Dias
In 1974, after a career as an orchestral oboist, Harry Vas Dias embarked on what turned out to be an even longer career, making replicas of historic oboes. He produced over 600 oboes, and his instruments are prized by eminent oboists in a number of countries. Among the players who use his instruments are three of North America's most prominent oboists, Marc Schachman, John Abberger, and Gonzalo Ruiz.
Harry traveled the world to examine and play on historic instruments. He recorded meticulous dimensions and built his own reamers and other tools in order to reproduce these instruments. He exhibited his oboes at many shows and conferences.
Harry was also an expert on reeds and reed-making and published articles on the subject. He was an active member of the International Double Reed Society.
Harry passed away on May 3, 2026, at the age of 102. He was making oboes and filling orders right up to the end.
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