In 2022, Richard Stoltzman celebrates no less than 50 years on stage, reaping major successes, including two Grammy Awards. Despite all this, he remains humble and grateful for his career. In this talk, he shares with us what inspires him and his upcoming projects.
Richard Stoltzman — Tribute to an Outstanding Clarinet Career Open »
Eugene Izotov (principal oboe of the San Francisco Symphony) talks with us in this exclusive interview about his career, the music, the different orchestras he has played with, and much more.
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.
Today we have the honor to publish this interview with an authentic legend of the trumpet. A great person, with warm human characteristics, and an amazing trumpeter that, for 20 years, has occupied the principal chair of the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra. Enjoy!
