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Rest in Peace Michel Portal

Author: ruben
Date: 2026-02-15 22:43

Clarinetist, Michel Portal, has died at the age of 90. In France, he was a major musical figure: playing jazz, Classical, contemporary, different instruments, composing film scores.. Some Classical players disapproved of his Classical playing because he used quite a bit of vibrato, but what I liked was that his playing was always expressive, emotional and imaginative. Rest in peace and thank you for all the musical joy you brought us.

rubengreenbergparisfrance@gmail.com

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Re: Rest in Peace Michel Portal

Author: graham
Date: 2026-02-15 23:07

I read this on Slipped Disc and realised that I had never listened to any Portal. Well, I’ve remedied that this afternoon and I am glad I finally did so. Wonderful player! Fascinating music.

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Re: Rest in Peace Michel Portal

Author: Dan Shusta
Date: 2026-02-16 00:12

"MOZART Concerto pour Clarinette et Orchestre KV 622 MICHEL PORTAL"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOqg8H7Ynxk&list=RDTOqg8H7Ynxk&start_radio=1

I counted 7 connected, musical selections:

1. Clarinet
2. Bass Clarinet
3. Bass Clarinet
4. Accordion
5. Bass Clarinet
6. Bass Clarinet
7. Bass Clarinet

Post Edited (2026-02-16 01:13)

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