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  • Henri SelmerFounder of H. Selmer-Paris

    Henri Selmer
    Founder of H. Selmer-Paris

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    Henri Selmer graduated from the Conservatoire de Paris, in 1885. After a successful but brief career in the Orchestre de Paris as a clarinet performer he deserted playing to do full-time research meant to improve his instrument. He began by making reeds and mouthpieces. At the same time, Henri’s brother Alexandre left for the US…

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Grandville Landsdell
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It is always a challenge to write about art unseen. This is such a case. Since the Greeks had no muse of painting, instead of “writing art” as usual, I’m “writing character.” I hope Clio, the muse of history approves.

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