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 | 16 December 1850 Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Died | 24 October 1913 (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
- 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.
- "Sources in our collection". Edinburgh University. Archived from the original on 12 October 2012. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
- Hoeprich, Eric (2008). The clarinet. Yale University Press. pp. 185–186. ISBN 9780300102826.
- Hull, Arthur Eaglefield, ed. (1924). A Dictionary of Modern Music and Musicians. Dent.
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