GARY BOVYER, clarinetist, is a "a virtuosic and passionate soloist" according to the Los Angeles Times, is in his sixteenth year as principal clarinetist of the Long Beach Symphony and ninth season as principal clarinetist of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. His playing has been described both as "soulful and astute; sparkling with grace and warmth", Los Angeles Times and "flexible and elegant" Haaretz, Israel.
In addition to his orchestral responsibilities Gary Bovyer is in much demand as a soloist. Recently he appeared with the Santa Maria Philharmonic, the Mozart Classical Orchestra, the Bremerton Symphony and gave the West Coast premiere of Dan Welcherís Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra. He has appeared as soloist with the Jerusalem Symphony, the Long Beach Symphony, the Santa Monica Symphony, the Berkeley Orchestra and in the summer of 1999 he performed the Artie Shaw Clarinet Concerto with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra on two sold out performances at the Hollywood Bowl. He is also featured on the Philips recording Always and Forever by The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra with John Mauceri conductor.
Currently Gary Bovyer is a member of Pacific Classical Winds, a period instrument ensemble, and has recorded for New World Records. He was formerly a member of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and was principal clarinetist with the Los Angeles Opera for several seasons. He was also principal clarinetist of the Jerusalem Symphony for three seasons and was a founding member of the Ariel Ensemble, Jerusalem which made numerous recordings for the Israel Broadcasting Authority.
Gary Bovyer also spends much of his professional time in the Los Angeles recording studios playing for soundtracks and albums. Numerous composers have featured his playing including George Clinton, Danny Elfman, James Horner, David Newman and William Ross.
A native of Oakland, California, Gary Bovyer received his Master of Music degree from the Juilliard School where he was a pupil of the legendary Joseph Allard. He also worked with the British virtuoso clarinetist, Gervase DePeyer, in New York and with the woodwind and chamber music coach, Mordechai Rechtman, in Israel. Currently he resides in Sierra Madre with his wife Michele, a member of the Los Angeles Philharmonicís first violin section, their daughter Joanna and son Isaac. In his spare time he enjoys motorcycling, hiking and bicycling.
gsbovyer@earthlink.net
SANTA MONICA SYMPHONY Sixtieth Anniversary Season 2004-2005
Sunday, October 10, 2004 - Opening Gala Concert
... Soloist: Martin Chalifour, violin
...... William Schuman: New England Triptych
...... Peter Knell: Rhythm Changes (premiere)
...... Ravel: Tzigane
INTERMISSION
...... Robert Schumann: Symphony No. 3 ('Rhenish')
Sunday, December 12, 2004 - A Salute to the Community
... with the Crossroads Chamber Orchestra
... Jubilant Sykes, baritone
...... Chen Yi: Momentum
...... Tchaikovsky: Souvenirs of Florence
INTERMISSION
...... Dvorak: Symphony No. 8
Sunday, March 13, 2005
... Catherine Del Russo, oboe ~ Gary Bovyer, clarinet
... David Riddles, bassoon ~ Joseph Meyer, horn
...... Mozart: Overture to The Abduction from the Seraglio
...... Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante for Oboe, Clarinet , Bassoon and Horn
INTERMISSION
...... Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5
Sunday, May 29, 2005
... Elin Carlson, soprano ~ Tracy Van Fleet, mezzo-soprano
... Jonathan Mack, tenor ~ Jinyoung Jang, bass-baritone
... Santa Monica College Chorale, James Smith, Director
... Occidental-Foothill Master Chorale, Jeffrey Bernstein, Director
...... Wagner: Orchestral Excerpts from Die Meistersinger
...... Beethoven: Symphony No. 9
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