Clarinetist Pavel Vinnitsky has earned international acclaim for his extensive solo, chamber, and orchestral performances at major concert venues around the world. Recognized as one of the most sought-after clarinetists and educators in the United States and abroad, his performances are described in the international media as “electrifying”, “masterful, technically perfect” and “an amazing display of vocal variety”.
Vinnitsky is in high demand as a guest artist with leading American orchestras. From 2016 to 2022, he performed as an acting member of the New York Philharmonic’s clarinet section, and since 2009 has been Associate Clarinetist with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. Vinnitsky frequently appears with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, performing in their subscription series and on national and international tours. His other orchestral engagements include appearances with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, American Symphony Orchestra, American Ballet Theatre, New York City Opera and Ballet, Orchestra Lumos, and the Orchestra of St. Luke’s.
As a committed educator, Vinnitsky regularly presents masterclasses at premier music institutions including The Juilliard School, Yale School of Music, Indiana University, Northwestern University, Michigan State University, DePaul University, and the Manhattan School of Music. He currently serves as Associate Professor of Clarinet and Chair of the Winds, Brass, and Percussion Department at the College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati. His previous teaching appointments include New York University, the Interlochen Clarinet Intensive, and the Round Top Summer Institute.
An avid chamber musician, Vinnitsky appeared with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, New York Philharmonic Chamber Music Series, Met Chamber Players at Carnegie Hall, Wind Soloists of New York, St. Luke’s Chamber Ensemble, and the International Contemporary Ensemble. He is also a featured artist at numerous international chamber music festivals and concert series.
His discography includes Grammy Award-winning recordings for Deutsche Grammophon with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, as well as albums for Sony Classical, Decca Gold, New World Records, and Bridge Records. His performances have been broadcast on WQXR, SiriusXM, Bavarian Radio, and featured on CBS and ABC television.
Beyond classical music, Vinnitsky has recorded for major motion picture soundtracks with Warner Brothers, Universal, Paramount, Disney, and 20th Century Fox, and has contributed to TV series for Netflix and Amazon. His versatility as an artist is reflected in collaborations with iconic performers including Sting, Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett, Paul McCartney, and Peter Gabriel.