George Clinton (clarinettist)

George Arthur Clinton[1] (1850–1913) was a British clarinettist. He was a member of Queen Victoria's private ensemble beginning at age 17.[2] He was the principal clarinettist for the Philharmonic Society and The Crystal Palace, and taught at the Royal Academy of Music and several universities.[3]

George Clinton
Born(1850-12-16)16 December 1850
Newcastle upon Tyne
Died24 October 1913(1913-10-24) (aged 62)
London
Occupation(s)Professor, performer
Instrument(s)Clarinet

His family included several notable clarinettists. His father Arthur was a bandleader and clarinettist.[1] His brother James created a "combination" clarinet. His pupils included the composer Sam Hartley Braithwaite.[4]

References

  1. Weston, Pamela (2001). "Clinton, George Arthur". In Sadie, Stanley; Tyrrell, John (eds.). The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians (2nd ed.). London: Macmillan Publishers. ISBN 978-1-56159-239-5.
  2. "Sources in our collection". Edinburgh University. Archived from the original on 12 October 2012. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
  3. Hoeprich, Eric (2008). The clarinet. Yale University Press. pp. 185–186. ISBN 9780300102826.
  4. Hull, Arthur Eaglefield, ed. (1924). A Dictionary of Modern Music and Musicians. Dent.


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