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Ben Armato

Author: redwine
Date: 2015-02-24 19:10

Hello,

I am sad to inform you that I just learned that Ben Armato, long-time clarinetist with the New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, passed away this morning. In addition to being a superior musician, he was one of the most loving and nicest people I have ever met. I am proud to have called him a friend.

Ben Redwine, DMA
owner, RJ Music Group
Assistant Professor, The Catholic University of America
Selmer Paris artist
www.rjmusicgroup.com
www.redwinejazz.com
www.reedwizard.com

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Re: Ben Armato

Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2015-02-24 22:58

I was privileged to call Ben my friend. He is missed already.

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Re: Ben Armato

Author: hartt
Date: 2015-02-25 01:22

yes, Ben was a consummate clarinetist and gentleman.

Despite his physical limitation, he made every effort to answer questions and offer advice, both of which were noteworthy information.

The clarinet community owes a note of gratitude for his designing the REED WIZARD which could balance a reed better than I could ever do by hand.

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Re: Ben Armato

Author: The Doctor ★2017
Date: 2015-02-25 16:51

I knew Ben as a friend for many years and he was one of the most kind hearted people I have met. At shows and conventions he would spend a lot of time coaching and tutoring aspiring clarinet players to improve their skills. He is missed.
L. Omar Henderson

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