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Ralph McLane

1907 – 1951

American musician

Clarinetist
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About Ralph McLane

Lived 1907 – 1951 (aged 43). Ralph McLane was an American clarinetist.

Ralph McLane (December 19, 1907 – February 18, 1951) was an American clarinetist.

He was born in Lynn, Massachusetts.

McLane is best known for his tenure as principal clarinetist of the Philadelphia Orchestra from 1943 until his death in 1951. He is credited with giving the first public performance of the Clarinet Concerto by Aaron Copland at Carnegie Hall in New York City with the Philadelphia Orchestra and Eugene Ormandy on November 28, 1950. (Benny Goodman gave the premiere on radio with the NBC Symphony a few weeks earlier.)

Discography Brahms - Trio, Op. 114. With Sterling Hawkins & Milton Kaye. Musicraft 15. Re-released on the Grenadillamusic.com label and also contain Reminiscences of McLane by David Weber & Ignatius Gennusa. Ravel - Introduction and Allegro. Columbia X167.

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Important facts

Born
19 December 1907, Lynn
Birth century
20th century
Died
18 February 1951, Philadelphia
Occupation
Clarinetist
Nationality
United States

People in Ralph McLane's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ralph McLane?

American musician (1907-1951)

When was Ralph McLane born?

Ralph McLane was born on 19 December 1907 in Lynn.

When did Ralph McLane die?

Ralph McLane died on 18 February 1951 in Philadelphia.

What was Ralph McLane's occupation?

Ralph McLane was a clarinetist.

What nationality was Ralph McLane?

Ralph McLane was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ralph McLane

· Wikidata: Q7287851

· DBpedia: Ralph McLane

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