Author: GBK
Date: 2012-11-05 18:46
Clark Brody, principal clarinet of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra from 1951 until 1978, died on Saturday, November 3. He was 98.
At the invitation of Music Director Rafael Kubelik, Brody joined the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 1951 as principal clarinet where he continued in that position under Music Directors Fritz Reiner, Jean Martinon, and Sir George Solti performing as a frequent soloist with the Orchestra.
Brody was actively engaged in chamber music; he twice performed at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. with the Juilliard and Budapest string quartets.
Clark Brody was born into a musical family in Michigan, and he earned degrees from Michigan State University and the Eastman School of Music. He moved to New York City in 1937 and was principal clarinet of the CBS Symphony Orchestra from 1941 to 1950, often performing as soloist, and served during World War II in the Air Force band and concert orchestra.
In addition to his performance activities, Brody coached the clarinet section of Civic Orchestra of Chicago, taught privately, and was a member of the faculty of Northwestern University. He was also an active member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Alumni Association.
Brody’s principal teachers were Daniel Bonade and Rufus Arey.
Obituary and further details to follow...
...GBK
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