Nathan Williams

Clarinetist

Photo courtesy of ROCO.

“Williams is a highly effective soloist.”

…The New York Times
“Nathan Williams is superb: brilliant, sweet of tone, and technically flawless.” …Ronald E. Grames/Fanfare
“With a sound as silky and velvety as créme Anglaise and virtuosic control, he embodies what it means to have an instrument feel like an extension of the body.” …CultureMap Houston
“ . . . showcasing his silky sound, superhuman control, and tireless energy.” …CultureMap Houston
“Mr. Williams, through dauntless technical prowess, showered the audience with splendorous fireworks”…Shelter Island Reporter
“Williams was in complete command of his instrument, with solid technique and an operatic touch” …The Washington Post
“There is a sound one needs on clarinet to play Mozart, a sound with a great deal of sweetness but at the same time plenty of presence and clarity, and Williams has it….Mozart, I think, would have loved it.” …Solares Hill
“…technical finesse surpassed only by his intuition for musical concept and shape”…“most exquisite and expressive playing…” …San Juan Tribune

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ROCO Season 14 Kicks Off This Weekend!

September 18, 2018Blog

Our 14th season of River Oaks Chamber Orchestra kicks off this weekend in Houston with concerts at the Miller Outdoor Theatre (6000 Hermann Park Drive) at 8 p.m. on Friday, September 21, and at The Church of St. John the Divine (2450 River Oaks Boulevard) […]

Adult Chamber Music Institute at Interlochen

August 27, 2018Blog

When I returned from China, I had a few wonderful days at home before it was time to leave for this year’s Adult Chamber Music Institute at Interlochen. This annual event welcomes adult, mostly avocational musicians from all over the country for a week of […]

The 5th China International Music Festival

August 10, 2018Blog

My week in Xi’an was action-packed, inspiring and rewarding. I worked with many talented clarinet students, performed with some excellent musicians, and heard some beautiful clarinet playing and music making by the other guest artists. It was wonderful to see old friends, forge new friendships, […]

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Nathan Williams

Clarinetist

“Williams is a highly effective soloist.”

…The New York Times

“Nathan Williams is superb: brilliant, sweet of tone, and technically flawless.” …Ronald E. Grames/Fanfare

“With a sound as silky and velvety as créme Anglaise and virtuosic control, he embodies what it means to have an instrument feel like an extension of the body.” …CultureMap Houston

“ . . . showcasing his silky sound, superhuman control, and tireless energy.” …CultureMap Houston

“Mr. Williams, through dauntless technical prowess, showered the audience with splendorous fireworks”…Shelter Island Reporter

“Williams was in complete command of his instrument, with solid technique and an operatic touch” …The Washington Post

“There is a sound one needs on clarinet to play Mozart, a sound with a great deal of sweetness but at the same time plenty of presence and clarity, and Williams has it….Mozart, I think, would have loved it.” …Solares Hill

“…technical finesse surpassed only by his intuition for musical concept and shape”…“most exquisite and expressive playing…” …San Juan Tribune