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Clarinet player Elias Rodriguez is featured in December’s edition of TŌN Close-Ups.

He talks about the versatility of his instrument, his love of the band Coldplay, and what it’s been like bonding with TŌN musicians from all over the world.

Elias Rodriguez, winner of The Orchestra Now’s 2017 Concerto Competition, performed Weber’s Clarinet Concerto No. 1 with the orchestra on February 17 and 18, 2018. Below are his thoughts on this piece.

Elias Rodriguez has spent the last year in Paris doing what he loves – playing the clarinet. The gifted musician, who graduated from Duncanville High School in 2008, fell in love with the instrument while participating in the district’s band program.

"Nací con el amor a la musica’’ (I was born with a love for music).


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“Amongst all of the organisations that I have been a part of and the experiences that I have had in the 11 years since my time in GDYO, I still remember this program with great fondness. It is a wonderful organisation, and my time there was very memorable and inspiring. What a privilege it was to be a member of the GDYO.”