Thea King: a guide to the doyenne of English clarinettists

Mark Pullinger
Friday, July 12, 2024

Starting out as a pianist, Thea King eventually became a renowned clarinettist – a devoted champion of the instrument –who left a rich legacy on record, writes Mark Pullinger

Thea King (photography: Tully Potter Collection)

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