Jack Brymer
British clarinettist, director, Professor of Clarinet, and author. Born 27 January 1915 in South Shields, County Durham, England, UK - Died 15 September 2003 in Redhill, Surrey, England, UK. The Times called him "the leading clarinettist of his generation, perhaps of the century". Former Co-Principal Clarinet with the [a=Royal Philharmonic Orchestra] (1947-1963), the [a=BBC Symphony Orchestra] (1963-1971), and Principal Clarinet with the [a=London Symphony Orchestra] (1972-1988). At various times in his career, he was a founder member of chamber ensembles, such as [a=The Wigmore Ensemble], the [a=Prometheus Ensemble], and the [a=London Baroque Ensemble]. Former member of the [b]Tuckwell Wind Quartet[/b] and the [b]Robles Ensemble[/b]. He was Director of the [a=London Wind Soloists]. Professor of Clarinet at the [l527847] (1950-1958), the Royal Military School of Music at Kneller Hall (1969–73), and [l305416] (1981-1983). His last public concert was on 18 July 1997 at the [l=Wigmore Hall] in London. He published two volumes of memoirs and a book about the clarinet. He was made an Officer (OBE) - Order of the British Empire. Uncle of [a=Alan Hacker].
