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Article: The clarinettist Karel Dohnal: three strikes and out.(Interview)
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- Czech Music
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- October 1, 2007
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How can a performer today influence not just the musical consciousness of society but the community of composers too? We talked about the problem with Karel Dohnal, a young Czech clarinettist who has made a major name at home and abroad for his interpretations particularly of modern music.
You have taken part in lots of competitions. Have they in any way changed your life, your career?
These sorts of international competition don't have the kind of importance for the clarinettist that they have for pianists or violinists or, say, singers, who when they win some big international competition get not just prize money but also management, which can even ...