Dr. Mohamed Saleh Ibrahim began his oboe studies at the age of 12 and quickly distinguished himself as an exceptional talent, earning his first solo position with the Cairo Opera Orchestra at just 17.
During his studies at the Cairo Conservatory, he was awarded First Prize at the Egyptian Ministry of Culture Oboe Competition (1994) and First Prize at the Satellite Musical Competition for Woodwinds (1995). He subsequently earned his Bachelor of Music in Oboe Performance from the Cairo Conservatory, where he studied under Professor E. Kocinski.
In 2002, Mohamed was awarded a scholarship to continue his musical studies in Chicago, USA, where he studied under Alex Klein and earned his Master of Music in Oboe Performance from Roosevelt University in 2004.
He subsequently pursued further studies at the University of Music and Theatre Rostock in Rostock, Germany, where he completed the Artist Diploma (Konzertexamen) in Oboe Performance, with concentrations in orchestral and chamber music, graduating in 2006. During this time, he studied under Professor G. Witt.
He later went on to earn his Doctor of Arts in Oboe Performance in 2007 from the Cairo Academy of Arts.
Throughout his distinguished career, Mohamed has performed with numerous professional orchestras worldwide and has appeared as a soloist with leading ensembles, including the Cairo Opera Orchestra, Ikhnaton Chamber Orchestra, Heidelberg Sinfoniker, Norddeutsche Philharmonic Rostock, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonic of the Nations, and the Etihad Symphony Orchestra.
He is also a founding member of the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, established in 1999 under the direction of Maestro D. Barenboim.
In addition, he has performed with Rivers of Sound under Maestro Amir ElSaffar.
On April 14, 2026, Saleh received the distinguished Bravo Award in Moscow. Performing on the historic stage of the Bolshoi Theatre, he delivered a performance that was acclaimed for its sensitivity, tonal beauty, and artistic maturity.
The Bravo Award is recognized as one of the most prestigious international music prizes in Moscow, established in 2018 as a significant cultural initiative that celebrates excellence in both classical and popular music. Since its inception, it has united exceptional artists.
In addition to his work as an oboist, Mohamed enjoys performing on other woodwind instruments, including the saxophone and the duduk.