Anthony McGill with the Asheville Symphony & Darko Butorac credit: Micah Mackenzie

Anthony McGill is a leading soloist and principal clarinet of the New York Philharmonic—the first African-American principal player in the organization's history. He is the recipient of the Avery Fisher Prize, one of classical music’s most significant awards. As a citizen musician, Anthony works to promote greater connection, equality, and justice in all that he does.

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November 5, 2026
Honolulu, HI

Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra

Neal S. Blaisdell Center

Copland: Clarinet Concerto

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December 10, 2026
December 11, 2026
Naples, FL

Artis-Naples

Hayes Hall

Gabriel Kahane: "If love will not swing wide the gates"

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December 13, 2026
Naples, FL

Artis-Naples

Daniels Pavilion

James Lee III: Principal Brothers No. 3 for Solo Clarinet
Schulhoff: Concertino
Mozart: Clarinet Quintet

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December 16, 2026
New York, NY

92nd Street Y

Geffen Stage at Kaufmann Concert Hall

Mozart: Clarinet Concerto in A major, K. 622

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December 18, 2026
Ann Arbor, MI

University Musical Society

Rackham Auditorium at University of Michigan

with Isidore Quartet

James Lee III: Humanity’s Essential Gems
Johannes Brahms: Clarinet Quintet in B minor, Op. 115

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January 16, 2027
January 17, 2027
Miami, FL

New World Symphony

New World Center

with Demarre McGill, flute

Billy Childs: A More Perfect Union (2026)

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February 21, 2027
Beacon, NY

Howland Chamber Music Circle

Howland Cultural Center

Trio Afiori
Anthony McGill, clarinet
Fleur Barron, mezzo-soprano
Gloria Chien, piano

Brahms: Zwei Gesänge, Op. 91 (Arr. by Kian Ravaei)
Alex Ho: “Moon Allegory”  
Valerie Coleman: “Angels” (New Work)
Shawn Okpebholo: New Work, TBA
Kian Ravaei: Gulistan (Flower Garden), arr. for mezzo-soprano, clarinet and piano

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February 23, 2027
Saint Paul, MN

Schubert Club

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

Trio Afiori
Anthony McGill, clarinet
Fleur Barron, mezzo-soprano
Gloria Chien, piano

Brahms: Zwei Gesänge, Op. 91 (Arr. by Kian Ravaei)
Alex Ho: “Moon Allegory”
Valerie Coleman: “Angels” (New Work)
Gabriel Kahane: Group Portrait
Kian Ravaei: Gulistan (Flower Garden), arr. for mezzo-soprano, clarinet and piano

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February 25, 2027
Rochester, NY

Eastman School of Music

Kilbourn Hall

Trio Afiori
Anthony McGill, clarinet
Fleur Barron, mezzo-soprano
Gloria Chien, piano

Brahms: Zwei Gesänge, Op. 91 (Arr. by Kian Ravaei)
Alex Ho: “Moon Allegory”  
Valerie Coleman: “Angels” (New Work)
Gabriel Kahane: Group Portrait (New Work)
Kian Ravaei: Gulistan (Flower Garden), arr. for mezzo-soprano, clarinet and piano

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February 26, 2027
New York, NY

92nd Street Y

Geffen Stage at Kaufmann Concert Hall

Trio Afiori
Anthony McGill, clarinet
Fleur Barron, mezzo-soprano
Gloria Chien, piano

Brahms: Zwei Gesänge, Op. 91 (Arr. by Kian Ravaei)
Shawn Okpebholo: New Work, TBA
Saint-Saëns: Sonata in E-flat major for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 167
Gabriel Kahane: Group Portrait
Kian Ravaei: Gulistan (Flower Garden), arr. for mezzo-soprano, clarinet and piano

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February 28, 2027
Baltimore, MD

Shriver Hall Concert Series

Shriver Hall

Trio Afiori
Anthony McGill, clarinet
Fleur Barron, mezzo-soprano
Gloria Chien, piano

Brahms: Zwei Gesänge, Op. 91 (Arr. by Kian Ravaei)
Gabriel Kahane: Group Portrait
Brahms: Clarinet Sonata in E-flat major, Op. 120, No. 2
Valerie Coleman: “Angels” (New Work)
Kian Ravaei: Gulistan (Flower Garden), arr. for mezzo-soprano, clarinet and piano

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March 1, 2027
Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia Chamber Music Society

Kimmel Center

Trio Afiori
Anthony McGill, clarinet
Fleur Barron, mezzo-soprano
Gloria Chien, piano

Brahms: Zwei Gesänge, Op. 91 (Arr. by Kian Ravaei)
Alex Ho: “Moon Allegory”  
Valerie Coleman: “Angels” (New Work)
Gabriel Kahane: Group Portrait
Kian Ravaei: Gulistan (Flower Garden), arr. for mezzo-soprano, clarinet and piano

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March 7, 2027
New York, NY

Chamber Music of Lincoln Center

Alice Tully Hall

Mozart: Trio in E-flat major, K. 498, "Kegelstatt"

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April 5, 2027
Denver, CO

Denver Friends of Chamber Music

Gates Hall, Newman Center

with Conrad Tao, piano

Program TBA

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April 8th, 2027
New York, NY

92nd Street Y

Geffen Stage at Kaufmann Concert Hall

with Conrad Tao, piano

Reena Esmail: Jhula Jhule
Luciano Berio: Lied for Clarinet
Copland: Clarinet Sonata
Alban Berg: Four Pieces for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 5
Jessie Montgomery: Peace
Brahms: Clarinet Sonata No. 2 in E-flat

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April 11, 2027
Durham, NC

Duke Arts

Baldwin Auditorium

with Conrad Tao, piano

Program TBA

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April 15, 2027
Cincinnati, OH

Matinee Musicale Cincinnati

Memorial Hall

with Demarre McGill and Michael McHale

Program TBA

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April 18, 2027
Worthington, OH

Worthington Chamber Orchestra

Worthington United Methodist Church

Richard Danielpour: From the Mountain Top

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LATEST NEWS

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Anthony Earns His First GRAMMY® Nomination
November 10, 2023

Anthony Earns His First GRAMMY® Nomination

Anthony and the Pacifica Quartet are GRAMMY® nominated for Best Chamber Music/ Small Ensemble Performance

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I never imagined that this would affect so many people, but I think a lot of us are feeling the same way. A lot of my fellow musicians are feeling the same way and are trying to express it. And that's why I tried to leave it open. If you want to just take two knees and sit there silently, that's what my wish would be as well.

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NPR

Anthony McGill, a principal clarinetist for the Met orchestra.

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New York Times

McGill, who was recently named the principal clarinettist of the Philharmonic, makes his début as a soloist with the orchestra in the visionary Clarinet Concerto by the Danish composer Carl Nielsen, whose music Gilbert conducts with expressive fervor and technical aplomb.

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New Yorker

Announcing the Recipient of the 2020 Avery Fisher Prize!

The Avery Fisher Prize is awarded in recognition of musicians whose musical excellence, vision and leadership have expanded the reach of classical music.

This year, we honor the recipient virtually with special remarks from surprise speakers, performance clips, and more. Tune in now!

Photo Credit: Martin Romero Photography