1982 Leon Russianoff Clarinet Masterclass at the 92nd St. Y (Part 1)

The legendary master of clarinet teaching, LEON RUSSIANOFF (1916-1990), presents a masterclass at Manhattan's 92nd Street Y. (Part 1 of 2 parts).
***This early 1980s footage was converted from the original analog videotape, re-edited and condensed by Stephen Clark​, expressly for the Manhattan School of Music's "Memorial Celebration for Leon Russianoff", marking the 25th Anniversary of his death.
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[@markthompson1618]

He's a legend, and I've known his name for decades. But this is the first time I've ever seen him teaching. What a character and what a great teacher. "When you make a mistake, look at the second clarinet." LOL.

[@kkrylovskiy]

Incredible. What a legend. Second generation Russianoff student here :)

[@claremontclarinetfestival8634]

Thanks, Stephen, for posting these.

[@stephenclark7932]

You are certainly welcome, Claremont Clarinet Festival!

[@musokid89]

@@stephenclark7932 any idea who the female Australian student playing the Rozsa was?

[@musokid89]

ok, turns out it's Heather Monkhouse 👍

[@hudsoncampos5976]

Wonderful

[@WilfriedBerk]

12:05 Brahms' Sonata op.120/2 without piano?

[@stephenclark7932]

Yes, indeed, Williried.

[@nicotremblay1180]

Wow, this is from when music was still alive and well. Now, it is all about technical perfection and the never ending crazy search for absolute accuracy at the expense of any hint of true musicality. Everything is equal, beautiful and totally bland. I want to sound like the next guy , but better!! So much has been lost that no one remembers. Just pay 7000$ for an instrument that will display how devoid of originalité you are.