Yann Ghiro

Yann Ghiro is a Lecturer of Clarinet with extensive orchestral experience. He has served as principal clarinet in the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra since 1998 and principal bass clarinet in The Cleveland Orchestra (2017-2018). His career includes collaborations with prestigious ensembles such as the Paris Opera, Ensemble Intercontemporain, and Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, under renowned conductors like Pierre Boulez and Lorin Maazel.

Education:

• Paris Conservatoire: First prize in clarinet, bass clarinet, and chamber music
• Prague Mozart Academy: Studies with Sandor Vegh, Gabor Takacs, and others
• Julliard School of Music: Graduated in 1996 with Fulbright Scholarship support

Research & Performance Interests: Focus on classical and contemporary clarinet repertoire, orchestral performance techniques, and chamber music collaboration. His work bridges traditional and avant-garde musical expressions.

Awards:

• Fulbright Scholarship (enabling studies at Julliard)

Advising & Grants: No formal academic advising or grant details disclosed in available texts.