Percussion

Edward Harrison: “The Vibraphone Is an Instrument That Has Been Close to My Heart for Many Years”

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Percussionist Edward Harrison is the Principal Timpanist of the Lyric Opera of Chicago and an outstanding maraca player for whom the first concerto for solo maraca and orchestra has been written. In this exclusive interview, he talks about his current and future projects.

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Clarinet

Richard Stoltzman: “If You Get to Play Your Instrument for Other People, You Should Be Filled With Gratitude and Humility for What It Is You’ve Chosen to Do”

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Clarinetist Richard Stoltzman has led an extraordinary life of music-making and performing. He is a two-time Grammy Award winner and has been an influential performer and musician to clarinet players worldwide. Stoltzman maintains a rewarding career performing as a featured soloist, chamber musician and collaborator. In this interview, he discusses his humble beginnings, his love of jazz and classical music, exciting collaborations and performances, the importance of having a manager, and his teaching philosophy about interpreting music.

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Guitar

Juan Manuel Cañizares: “Every Concert With Paco de Lucía Was Like a Masterclass for Me”

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Cañizares is the only flamenco guitarist who has played with the Berlin Philharmonic. He was trained in the “peñas” (flamenco clubs) of Barcelona in the 70s as well as the conservatory. He worked for a decade with Paco de Lucia. His transcriptions of classical music are famous, as are his own compositions. In this exclusive interview for Guitar Magazine, we talk to him about it all.

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