SUPERHEROES OF THE WOODWIND WORLD IN MOZART’S TIME: FROM CHALUMEAU TO CLARINET

THURSDAY 6 JUNE, 2.30PM
MUSEUM PIANO GALLERY

Open Academy Fellow Hugo Lau embarks on a musical journey as the clarinet evolves from the chalumeau, gaining extraordinary powers. Delve into the seamless blend of historic charm and timeless elegance, celebrating this often overlooked historical instrument.

This event marks the arrival of a new instrument in our Museum collection and promises to be a thrilling fusion of virtuosity and whimsy, unveiling the clarinet’s ascent in a symphony of sonic marvels, transcending eras and weaving together the past and present.