Anthony McGill is one of classical music’s most distinctive and influential artists, hailed by The New York Times for his “trademark brilliance, penetrating sound, and rich character.” He is Principal Clarinet of the New York Philharmonic, making history as the first African-American principal player in the orchestra’s legacy, and maintains a dynamic international career as a soloist, chamber musician, educator, and cultural leader.
McGill appears regularly as a soloist with leading orchestras including the New York and Los Angeles Philharmonics, the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, and the Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, and Detroit Symphony Orchestras. Highlights of recent seasons include premieres of works by Billy Childs and Gabriel Kahane, performances with The Knights at Carnegie Hall, and appearances with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales. An esteemed chamber musician, he collaborates frequently with ensembles such as the Brentano, Pacifica, Takács, Miró, and Tokyo Quartets, and with artists including Mitsuko Uchida, Yefim Bronfman, Gil Shaham, and Midori. He is a regular presence at the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and major festivals worldwide.
A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music, McGill serves on the faculties of The Juilliard School and Curtis, where he holds the William R. and Hyunah Yu Brody Distinguished Chair. Deeply committed to equity and access, he is Artistic Director of Juilliard’s Music Advancement Program and an active advocate for social justice initiatives within and beyond the concert hall.
Website: https://www.anthonymcgill.com/