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	Karl Leister at UF!     The University of Florida, School of Music recently hosted a one-week residency by internationally acclaimed German clarinetist, Karl Leister. This special event marked the first time in his illustrious career that Mr. Leister has been in residence in North America.	Karl Leister & Mitchell Estrin
	The idea for the residency came from University of Florida clarinet professor, Mitchell Estrin.  Professor Estrin and a group of his students attended the 2001 ICA ClarinetFest in New Orleans, where Mr. Leister was a featured performer.  An invitation to Mr. Leister to visit the University of Florida soon followed.   The itinerary was carefully planned over a period of two years and included seven different events. The residency was generously funded by a consortium of sponsors which included: The University of Florida President’s Visiting Artist Series, College of Fine Arts Dean Donald McGlothlin, University of Florida Performing Arts, Dr. David Waybright and the University Bands, Dr. Martin Fackler and Mrs. Shelley Melvin, Vandoren/Dansr, and Herbert Wurlitzer Woodwind Instrument Makers.
	The premiere performance took place on Sunday, March 6, 2005 in the historic University Auditorium on the campus of the University of Florida.  Mr. Leister performed the Brahms Clarinet Quintet in B-minor, opus 115 with the celebrated Leipzig String Quartet. Mr. Leister is specially known for his sublime interpretation of this monumental work and has recorded the quintet six times (most recently with the Leipzig Quartet). The performance was indescribably beautiful, with Mr. Leister’s gorgeous tone and impeccable phrasing enveloped by the warm and rich timbre of the Leipzigers.  An extended standing ovation from the 400member audience followed the remarkable performance.	Brahms Quintet
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