AFOES Conference 2026


3rd – 6th September 2026

Valencia, Spain

Join Howarth of London as we exhibit a selection of our instruments at the 8th annual AFOES conference in Valencia!

The Spanish Association of Bassoonists and Oboists (AFOES), will hold its exhibition of materials, lectures, masterclasses, workshops, recitals, and concerts at the José Iturbi Municipal Conservatory of Music. In addition, two evening concerts will take place at the Palau de la Música in Valencia.


Howarth of London are proud to be represented by artists Sarah Roper and Daniel Fuster at this event.

Sarah Roper’s concert schedule for AFOES 2026 is as follows:

Thursday September 3, 18:30 
Trio de Salon (1847) for oboe, bassoon and piano, op. 8 – Marie Félicie Clémence de Reiset, Vicomtesse de GRANDVAL (1828 – 1907)
Friday September 4, 19:30
Concerto for oboe in B flat major (1750-1760) – Madam LASCHANZKY (18th century). Ed. William Wielgus

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