Clarinetist Anthony McGill is one of classical music’s most recognizable and brilliantly multifaceted figures. He serves as the principal clarinet of the New York Philharmonic — that orchestra’s first African-American principal player — and maintains a dynamic international solo and chamber music career.
Hailed for his “trademark brilliance, penetrating sound and rich character” (The New York Times), as well as for his “exquisite combination of technical refinement and expressive radiance” (The Baltimore Sun), McGill also serves as an ardent advocate for helping music education reach underserved communities and for addressing issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in classical music.
He also serves as the Artistic Advisor for the Music Advancement Program at the Juilliard School, on the Board of Directors for both the League of American Orchestra and the Harmony Program, and the advisory council for the InterSchool Orchestras of New York.

Sara Han accompanied by Derek Wang, plays the second movement of the piece “Allegro appassionato” under the supervision of Anthony McGill.

Anthony McGill breaks down Brahms’ “Clarinet Sonata N° 1 in F Minor” first movement.

Sara Han accompanied by Derek Wang, plays the second movement of the piece “Andante un poco adagio” under the supervision of Anthony McGill.

Anthony McGill breaks Brahms’ “Clarinet Sonata N° 1 in F Minor” second movement.

Sara Han accompanied by Derek Wang, plays the second movement of the piece “Allegretto grazioso” under the supervision of Anthony McGill.

Anthony McGill breaks down Brahms’ “Clarinet Sonata N° 1 in F Minor” third movement.

Sara Han accompanied by Derek Wang, plays the fourth movement of the piece “Vivace” under the supervision of Anthony McGill.

Anthony McGill breaks down Brahms’ “Clarinet Sonata N° 1 in F Minor” Fourth movement.