Colin Parr was Principal Clarinet with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra from 1969 to 2003. He appeared as soloist with the orchestra on many occasions as well as playing guest principal with the London Symphony, London Philharmonic, Philharmonia and BBC orchestras. During the same period Colin was actively involved with the Birmingham Contemporary Music Group as well as other chamber music groups and was professor of clarinet at the Birmingham Conservatoire.
Colin Parr was one of the first professionals to take up the Peter Eaton International model clarinet when it first appeared in 1992, though he now favours the large bore Elite.
"The beauty of tone at all dynamics is exceptional, which gives an exciting dimension to performing; plus excellent intonation and simple, uncomplicated and extremely comfortable keywork. All that one could possibly want in a clarinet!" Colin confirmed in December 2005 that "the clarinets are still playing beautifully."
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