Ovation Guest Artist Concert:
Clarinetist Richard Stoltzman with the American String Quartet

Friday, October 9, 2009
7:30pm, Weber Music Hall

Richard Stoltzman's virtuosity, musicianship and sheer personal magnetism have made him one of today's 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. Stoltzman's 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 such jazz and pop greats as Gary Burton, Chick Corea, Judy Collins, Eddie Gomez, Woody Herman, Keith Jarrett, Mel Tormé, and Spyro Gyra founder Jeremy Wall. Richard Stoltzman's discography numbers well over sixty 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.

THE AMERICAN STRING QUARTET: Internationally recognized as one of the world’s finest quartets, the American String Quartet was formed in 1974 when its original members were students at the Juilliard School . The Quartet was launched by winning both the Coleman Competition and the Naumburg Award in the same year. In over three decades of touring, the American has performed in all 50 states and appeared in virtually every important concert hall throughout the world.

Weber Music Hall
7:30 p.m. - $19/$17/$5
All seats reserved. Advance purchase recommended.