"His mastery of the clarinet and his impeccable musicianship are no secret by now, but one who
has not heard him play for a time can easily forget how rich and fluid the instrument can sound
from top to bottom of its range. If Mr. Stoltzman is not one of a kind, who might the others be?" - The New York Times

Clarinetist Richard Stoltzman's virtuosity, musicianship and sheer personal magnetism have made him one of today's most sought-after concert artists. As soloist with more than a hundred orchestras, as a captivating recitalist and chamber music performer, as an innovative jazz artist and appearances on nearly fifty recordings, Stoltzman has defied categorization, dazzling critics and audiences alike throughout many musical genres. Recent releases include Nielsen, Prokofiev and Lutoslawski with the Warsaw Philharmonic conducted by Lawrence Leighton Smith (BMG/RCA), the Skrowaczewski Concerto with the Saarbrucken Radio Orchestra, conducted by the composer (Albany), and the acclaimed recording of Hartkeís ìLandscapes with Bluesî with IRIS, conducted by Michael Stern (Naxos), a New York Times ìBest of 2003î. Rautavaara's Clarinet Concerto is on Ondine .