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About James Marchese

Clarinettist and saxophonist trained at the Royal College of Music, available for recordings, orchestral and solo work, and private events.

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Clarinettist

Lymington

Public liability insurance of £10 million

James studied clarinet at the Royal College of Music and has 30 years of professional solo, chamber, orchestral and recording experience. He can also be booked for work on E flat clarinet, bass clarinet and basset horn, and as a jazz saxophonist for private events. James has a fully-contained set-up including bluetooth speakers or can plug into any standard PA system. See the audio and video section for examples of tracks from James' sets. He has performed as an orchestral and chamber musician in many of the country’s leading concert halls including the Barbican, Festival Hall and the Purcell Room, as well as giving solo performances at the Royal Festival Hall and the Royal Albert Hall, and performances for BBC Radio 3. He also performed for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle to celebrate her Golden Wedding Anniversary. James has participated in masterclasses with many leading clarinettists including Jack Brymer, Gervase de Peyer and Andrew Marriner. James is based in Lymington, Hampshire, and freelances with orchestras and chamber ensembles across the UK. He teaches clarinet privately in Hampshire and Dorset and holds teaching positions at schools in Hampshire and London,

James Marchese's Reviews

Incredibly professional, beautiful sound and learnt the music fast. Performed brilliantly.

James’ playing was superb and he blended in with the group very well. Super musical clarinet playing.

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James Marchese's Song list

Concertos

Mozart Clarinet Concerto

Finzi Clarinet Concerto

Copland Clarinet Concerto

Weber Clarinet Concerto No. 1

Weber Clarinet Concerto No. 2

Crussell Clarinet Concerto No. 2

Spohr Clarinet Concerto No. 1,2,3,4

Quintets/Trios

Mozart Clarinet Quintet

Brahms Clarinet Quintet

Brahms Clarinet Trio

Clarinet and Piano

Schumann Fantasy Pieces

Schumann Three Romances

Poulenc Clarinet Sonata

Brahms Sonata for Clarinet and Piano No. 1 and No. 2

Horovitz Sonatina

Messager Solo de Concours

Rabaud Solo de Concours

Milhaud Duo Concertante

Hindemith Sonata

Debussy Premiere Rhapsodie

Cooke Sonata

Stanford 3 Intermezzi

Howells Sonata

James Marchese's Prices

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£100
Up to 1 hour	£150
Up to 2 hours	£200
Up to 3 hours	£300

Musicianship

Genres:

Classical, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, Opera, Contemporary classical, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Jazz, Blues, Dixieland, Jazz fusion, Latin jazz, Modern jazz, Swing, Pop, Disco, Funk, Funk rock, Soul

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Instruments:

Clarinet, Alto saxophone, Bass clarinet, Saxophone

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Event types:

Private event, Recording session, Wedding, Virtual event, Corporate event, Concert, Theatre / Show, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Charity event, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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Other skills:

Fluent sight-reader, Instrumental teaching

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