"...he is one of the finest players I’ve heard ...competitive with the best of the best."
-Jerry Dubins, Fanfare Magazine

 

Boasting a distinguished career spanning over three decades, New York-born clarinetist Andrew Simon has appeared as soloist and guest lecturer on four continents.

As Principal Clarinetist of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (since 1988), Simon has recorded solo works by Baermann and Stravinsky and has performed concerti over 60 times, including John Corigliano's Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra which he studied with the Academy Award-winning composer.

 

Simon's artistry has garnered wide acclaim from audiences, peers and critics. Michael Tilson Thomas has noted his "formidable technique, flair, and musicianship", while the New York Times music columnist Allan Kozinn compared him favorably to the late clarinet legend, Benny Goodman, in reviewing his Carnegie Hall debut. In addition, American Record Guide applauded Simon's recordings with the Hong Kong Philharmonic for his "dark rich sound and flawless technique [that] does wonders for the clarinet works".