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New York Philharmonic: Tribute to Principal Clarinetist Stanley Drucker

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Published August 6, 2009 at 3:42 PM EDT
Stanley Drucker played 10,200 concerts with the New York Philharmonic during his long tenure.
Stanley Drucker played 10,200 concerts with the New York Philharmonic during his long tenure.

Sunday, August 9
3 to 5 pm
New York Philharmonic

Works by Nielsen, Copland, Debussy, Bolcom, and Rimsky Korsakov

This broadcast comprises recordings from the New York Philharmonic's archives and an interview with Stanley Drucker, retiring Principal Clarinet.

During his tenure with the NY Phil, Drucker played for 10 music directors, visited 60 countries on tour, made 191 solo appearances, and played 10,200 concerts with the orchestra. More Information:

Watch and Listen: Stanley Drucker Performs Weber's Concertino for Clarinet in 1989

About the Program

New York Times article about Drucker's retirement and career
Archive 4