Klarinet Archive - Posting 000033.txt from 2010/08

From: "Mike Vaccaro" <mike@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] David Atkins
Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:25:31 -0400

Contact Peter Christ at the record company. He lives near David in
Washington or Oregon. He will know all information about David.

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From: "Bob and Deborah Shaw" <theshaws10@-----.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 5:41 AM
To: "The Klarinet Mailing List" <klarinet@-----.com>
Subject: Re: [kl] David Atkins

> David was my teacher at California State University, Long Beach in the
> late 70's. I don't know who he studied with, but I do know that he was
> a studio player in the LA area for many years. He played with the
> California Chamber Symphony,Pasadena Chamber Orchestra. He also did
> some playing with New York City Opera, Amati Quartet, Philadelpha
> Quartet, American Ballet, and LA Phil.
>
> I do know that he retired from playing a number of years ago and moved
> to the Northwest. If you want more information about him, contact John
> Barcelona (flute) at CSULB. I know John was still there a few years ago.
>
> David Atkins was a wonderful player and an amazing teacher! He was one
> of those lesser know clarinet players who everyone should know about.
>
> Deborah
>
> David B. Niethamer wrote:
>> Hello all - a question for our left coast listers - what can you tell me
>> about David Atkins. I'm listening to him on a recording with Peter Christ
>> playing the Randall Thompson "Suite" for oboe, clarinet and viola. What
>> fine playing. Good sound, excellent intonation, and a sensitive ensemble
>> musician.
>>
>> A cursory web search turns up a lot of Westwood Wind Quintet recordings,
>> but no biographical information of any kind. With whom did he study?
>> Where else does (did?) he play? Curious to learn about this player and
>> find out why I haven't heard more about him over the years.
>>
>> TIA
>>
>> David
>>
>> David B. Niethamer
>> dniethamer@-----.net
>>
>> Clarinets, like lawyers, have cases, mouthpieces, and they need a
>> constant supply of hot air in order to function. (Victor Borge)
>>
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