My Friends,

Clarinet for me is rooted by one major person, Kalmen Opperman. He passed a week ago today. I'm sure many of you have heard this on other email lists, blogs, or the New York Times article, but it is important for me to send this out to those who have not had the luxury of knowing him or working with him.

I was able to attend his memorial, but not the graveside service. Again, all the best to Louis, Roio, Charles and Judy as well as all those clarinetists who worked closely with him. He is a massive hole in the clarinet world now.

Read more about my first experience with Mr. Opperman as well as links to his obituary from The New York Times

Thanks. I appreciate your interest in Clarinet-Now.com and wish you the best of practicing.

Sincerely,