Richie Hawley is many things: performer, recording maven, surfing enthusiast, proud Angeleno. Above all, he’s a musician whose name has become a byword for both exceptional clarinet playing and a charming, seemingly effortless teaching style. Whether during his 17 years as principal clarinet of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra or his decade and counting as Professor of Clarinet at Rice University's Shepherd School of Music, Richie’s impact on audiences, critics, and students alike is undeniable. www.richiehawley.com