Clarinetist Marianne Gythfeldt has played a central role in the music scene of New York City for three decades, as a chamber ensemble player, an electroacoustic music soloist, and educator. Winning the Naumburg chamber music award with New Millennium Ensemble in 1995 launched a wide-ranging career as clarinetist with Ensemble Sospeso, SEM ensemble, Absolute Ensemble, Collide-o-scope Music, Da Capo Chamber Players, Zephyros Winds and Talea Ensemble.
As a freelance performer, she has performed with Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and the Orchestra of St. Luke’s, and many others. Academic positions include William Paterson University, the University of Delaware and Brooklyn College where she is currently head of woodwinds at the Conservatory of Music. Ms. Gythfeldt’s recent solo CD release on the New Focus label was called “…stunning, Gythfeldt is setting a new standard for her instrument here.” Marianne can also be heard on recordings by CBS Masterworks, CRI, Albany, Innova, New World Records, Koch and Mode Records.
TEACHING
I am professor of clarinet, chamber music and contemporary music at the Conservatory of Music at Brooklyn College. I am the head of woodwinds and I co-direct our contemporary ensemble; conTempo. Ours is a small (affordable!) program where students get a lot of personalized attention and many opportunities to perform!
MY GROUPS
I am member clarinetist of Talea Ensemble, Da Capo Chamber Players, Zephyros Winds and Collide-o-scope Music. These are the ensembles and musicians that challenge and inspire me from season to season.