Doron Laznow

Bassoon

Doron Laznow joined the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra as Second Bassoonist in 2022. Doron has performed as a soloist, orchestral, and chamber music player on stages across North America, Europe, and Israel. He has played with numerous orchestras and ensembles including the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra, the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, and The Israel Contemporary Players. He won the 2017 Aspen Music Festival Woodwind Competition, and the 2016 Kfar-Saba Woodwind Competition.

Originally from Jerusalem, Israel, Doron received his Bachelor of Music from the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he attended as a “William Curtis Bok” fellow. He received his Master of Music from the Shephard School of Music at Rice University in Houston, Texas, where he was awarded the “Larry Slezak” prize and the “Mary Louise Embry Estill” scholarship. Additionally, He received the Buchman-Mehta School of Music Orchestral Excellence award and the America-Israel Culture Foundation excellency scholarship.  Doron studied with Daniel Matsukawa, Benjamin Kamins, and Richard Paley.

In his spare time, Doron enjoys hiking, reading, and exploring the city. He also has a passion for composing and arranging music.