In the 1970s I was privileged to hear Jack Brymer perform Mozart's Clarinet Concerto with the Croydon Symphony Orchestra at the Fairfield Hall, Croydon. The conductor was Arthur Davison and I believe Jack Brymer's wife was first violinist at the performance. As an added bonus, my then next-door neighbour was among the cellists. In order that all the violinists in the large orchestra could get a chance to play, their instruments were muted during the second movement. The result was truly enchanting. Jack Brymer's performance was brilliant and it was quite obvious that he was thoroughly enjoying performing with this highly talented 'amateur' orchestra. An unforgettable evening.
I had a couple of private lessons with Jack at his house in Croydon in the early 1990s; he and his wife were two of the loveliest and most unassuming people you could ever wish to meet. I remember him remarking rather plaintively that he wishes people wouldn't call him a "legend; it makes me feel like I must be dead!"
The Mozart Master, having the very same birthday; I was priviledged to have heard Jack Brymer with the then Rochester Arts Orchestra and was taught by his pupil Janet Parris through Kent Music School!
Unsurpassed clarinetist. Nobody came near him! The most expressive clarinetist In my life time. One of the last great Boosey and Hawkes 1010 players. He was unique as a musician. It was a privilege to hear him. Bill. UK
Like Julian Bream, practically self taught…….Sabine Meyer is wonderful but Jack’s rendering is something else. How lucky the people who met him and his wife ,were influenced by them.
Jack was a great guy from what I hear but I gotta tell ya,,,I think he's a bit past it hear playing the Mozart..sound like a good high school student.sorry
I had studied with Jack, he was the very outstanding clarinetist in his time. A very lovely personality with fantastic musicianship.
In the 1970s I was privileged to hear Jack Brymer perform Mozart's Clarinet Concerto with the Croydon Symphony Orchestra at the Fairfield Hall, Croydon. The conductor was Arthur Davison and I believe Jack Brymer's wife was first violinist at the performance. As an added bonus, my then next-door neighbour was among the cellists. In order that all the violinists in the large orchestra could get a chance to play, their instruments were muted during the second movement. The result was truly enchanting. Jack Brymer's performance was brilliant and it was quite obvious that he was thoroughly enjoying performing with this highly talented 'amateur' orchestra. An unforgettable evening.
I had a couple of private lessons with Jack at his house in Croydon in the early 1990s; he and his wife were two of the loveliest and most unassuming people you could ever wish to meet. I remember him remarking rather plaintively that he wishes people wouldn't call him a "legend; it makes me feel like I must be dead!"
A performance of great style and a life well lived.
The Mozart Master, having the very same birthday; I was priviledged to have heard Jack Brymer with the then Rochester Arts Orchestra and was taught by his pupil Janet Parris through Kent Music School!
Unsurpassed clarinetist. Nobody came near him! The most expressive clarinetist In my life time. One of the last great Boosey and Hawkes 1010 players. He was unique as a musician. It was a privilege to hear him. Bill. UK
I was very lucky to study with him. Just to hear him play in lessons was all you needed.
Such a fine voice (as well)
Stunning :-)
Absolutely. A unique clarinettist of the first order letting us in to some of the secrets of his superb artistry. This doco is invaluable
Un documento eccezionale grazie Maestro Jack Brymer
The last part of the video, recognising faces of those musicians who years later played in the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
Jack was my great teacher, he
....with Andre Previn conducting too.
Like Julian Bream, practically self taught…….Sabine Meyer is wonderful but Jack’s rendering is something else. How lucky the people who met him and his wife ,were influenced by them.
5:30. Orchestra members ... what not to wear!
Jack was a great guy from what I hear but I gotta tell ya,,,I think he's a bit past it hear playing the Mozart..sound like a good high school student.sorry
You must be listening to someone else, hon.