Summary: Soloist, researcher, and pedagogue, Claude Delangle is one of the greatest contemporary saxophonists and he stands out as the master of the French saxophone.<br> <br> Considered a profound interpreter, he also has enriched the saxophone repertoire by collaborating with the most renowned composers, including Berio, Boulez, Takemitsu, and Piazzolla as well as supporting many younger composers. Since 1986, he has been saxophonist with Ensemble intercontemporain, and has appeared as soloist with prestigious orchestras worldwide including London BBC, Radio France, Radio of Finland, Berlin Philharmonic and the Australian Chamber Orchestra amongst many others.<br> <br> Passionate for his instrument, he has worked closely with Musical Acoustic Laboratories of the University of Paris 7. The results of his research on the specific acoustics of the saxophone have helped him further his collaboration with living composers.<br> <br> He has recorded many albums for BIS, Deutsche Grammophon, Harmonia Mundi, Erato and Verany including popular repertoire through to the most avant-garde works.<br> <br> After obtaining several 1st prizes at the Paris Conservatoire, Claude Delangle was appointed professor in 1988, where he has created the most prestigious saxophone class in the world.<br> <br> Learn more about Claude Delangle: He was happy because at 9 years, he was too old to play the violin. On hearing the saxophone for the first time - I have to play that instrument. When we grow up with something, it feels natural. My teacher Daniel Deffayet did not play during lessons. Serge Bichon’s teaching was very tough.<br> <br> I had been told that I would not learn anything at the Paris Conservatoire. Students today are exposed to too many ideas too early. Sometimes I try to sing some tunes I listen to in an elevator. Began teaching at the Paris Conservatoire at age 31. The main job of a teacher is just listening, very, very carefully. 10 years to begin something, 20 years to develop it and 30 years to realise that it could be done differently.<br> <br> We shouldn’t be proud but we should be confident. What I like most about travel is meeting new students. Try everything with no expectations.<br> Students play music that is too difficult too early. When we love something, we learn very easily. Playing in a duo for 40 years. Learning the most by making recordings. Music is the art of time. We now have the time to experiment with new things.<br> <br> Working with composers has been the key point of my career. I use improvisation in teaching. Love of technology. The biggest mistake one can make is to believe there is only one right way. Practising as little a possible on the day of a performance. When you know something from memory, you just know it. The Solitary Saxophone recording. Learning music is practising and playing chamber music. Working with a dancer. The human part of my life has been the most important.
