John Kruse: Clarinet Masterclass

Principal clarinetist of the Royal Danish Orchestra conducts a masterclass with NEC clarinet students.

John Kruse began his studies at the Carl Nielsen Academy of Music in 1980 with solo clarinetist Jens Schou and in 1984 continued his studies at the Music Academy in Paris with Professor Guy Deplus. In 1987, Mr. Kruse joined the Royal Danish Orchestra where he was employed until 1989. That year, he was appointed solo clarinetist in the Odense Symphony Orchestra. From the summer of 2005, John Kruse was appointed 1st solo clarinetist in the Royal Danish Orchestra.

Mr. Kruse has received the Jacob Gade-scholarship and Holger Bruusgaards Grant. He has served on the jury of the first four Carl Nielsen International Clarinet Competitions. Mr. Kruse has been a soloist with the Royal Danish Orchestra, Copenhagen Phil, Odense Symphony Orchestra, Danish National Symphony Orchestra and the Czech Chamber Orchestra.

John Kruse has continuously sought further inspiration from international figures such as Michel Arrignon professor at Music Academy in Paris and His Deinzer, former professor in Hannover.