William Hudgins—Principal Clarinet

Clarinetist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra William Hudgins offers a behind-the-scenes view into the life of a principal chair player. He talks about his teachers (including Harold Wright), the French School of playing, and their influence on his approach to clarinet. He discusses his equipment choices (Buffet clarinet, Brad Behn mouthpiece & reed, Ishimori ligature) while demonstrating some of his favorite "licks." A unique way to get know this most humble of artists.