Anthony Gigliotti
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Anthony Gigliotti "was one of the world's most famous and most accomplished classical clarinet
players for most of the second half of the 20th century." "He jointed the Philadelphia Orchestra
as its principal clarinetist in 1949 and stayed for 47 years" and "designed a ligature that is now named for him."
Clarinet
The clarinet is a musical instrument of woodwind type. The name derives from adding the suffix -et to the Italian word clarino , as the first clarinets had a strident tone similar to that of a trumpet. The instrument has an approximately cylindrical bore, and uses a single reed...
players for most of the second half of the 20th century." "He jointed the Philadelphia Orchestra
Philadelphia Orchestra
The Philadelphia Orchestra is a symphony orchestra based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. One of the "Big Five" American orchestras, it was founded in 1900...
as its principal clarinetist in 1949 and stayed for 47 years" and "designed a ligature that is now named for him."