Harry, Mr. Birtwistle is universally recognized, trained as a clarinettist rather than a composer, he picked up the instrument at the age of 7 and first played in the local military band and small theaters. He played the clarinet in small contemporary music ensembles at the Royal Manchester College of Music, which he entered in …

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