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STOLTZMAN, RICHARD (b 1942 )Richard Stoltzmans virtuosity, musicianship and sheer personal magnetism have
made him one of todays most sought-after concert artists. As soloist with over a
hundred orchestras, a captivating recitalist, an innovative jazz artist, and a prolific
recording artist, this two-time Grammy® Award winner has defied categorization,
dazzling critics and audiences alike throughout many musical genres.
Stoltzmans unique way with the clarinet has earned him an international
reputation as he has opened up possibilities for the instrument that no one could have
predicted. He gave the first clarinet recitals at both the Hollywood Bowl and Carnegie
Hall, and became the first wind player to receive the Avery Fisher Prize. He has
performed or recorded with numerous jazz and pop greats, and his commitment to
new music has resulted in numerous premières, including acclaimed clarinet concertos by Toru Takemitsu,
Stephen Hartke and Einojuhani Rautavaara.
Richard Stoltzmans discography numbers well over fifty recordings and he has won Grammy Awards for
his recordings of the Brahms Sonatas with Richard Goode and Trios of Mozart, Beethoven and Brahms with
Yo-Yo Ma and Emanuel Ax.
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