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David Krakauer Interview
David Krakauer gives a radio interview leading up to the April 20th Santa Barbara Symphony concert titled “Mahler Meets Klezmer: Titans of Sound”
Widely considered one of the greatest clarinetists on the planet, Grammy®- and Juno-nominated soloist, band leader, and composer David Krakauer has been praised internationally as a key innovator in modern klezmer as well as a major voice in classical music.
Major appearances as soloist include the Amsterdam Sinfonietta, Orchestre de Lyon, Dresdener Philharmonie; Baltimore, Detroit, and Seattle Symphonies, and the Kronos, Emerson, Tokyo, and Miro String Quartets. Krakauer’s latest project, “Breath and Hammer” with renowned South African pianist Kathleen Tagg, re-contextualizes Krakauer’s sound by adding electronics and extended techniques to the acoustic duo of clarinet and piano.
Krakauer’s discography contains some of the most important clarinet recordings of recent decades, including The Dreams and Prayers of Isaac the Blind (Golijov/Kronos/Nonesuch) and The Twelve Tribes (Label Bleu). Current faculty positions include the Manhattan School of Music, the Mannes College of Music (New School), The Bard Conservatory, and NYU.
Listen to Maestro Nir Kabaretti’s feature on KUSC’s “Classical Californian”!
On 4/10/24, Nir shared his curated selection of cherished classical works, including Brahms, Dvorak, Debussy, Kevin Puts, and exclusive compositions commissioned specially for the Santa Barbara Symphony’s illustrious 60th anniversary celebration.
Our Mention on KEYT leading up to An Oscar Celebration: Favorite Film Clips with Live Orchestra
Local Santa Barbara News Channel KEYT features The Santa Barbara Symphony as a news segment leading up to the upcoming concert.
