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the principal clarinetist with the Philharmonia Orchestra.
Before reaching his twelfth birthday, he had already become an accomplished pianist, violinist and clarinettist, however he lacked any drive to pursue music as a career.
He studied as a clarinettist, but was intent on becoming a conductor.
He had no formal instruction as a clarinettist, but discovered music and worked out an instrumental technique for himself.
His grandfather was a great popular clarinettist, and his father also played very well the dulcimer.
In the early years of his career he also took some engagements as an orchestral clarinettist.
He met a violinist, a cellist and a clarinettist among his fellow prisoners.
Brymer was the orchestra's co-principal clarinettist from 1963 to 1971.
He is an amateur clarinettist who plays his music at all hours.