Classical Musicians of African Descent

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Pamela Coats, clarinet

Classical 91.5 WXXO-FM | By classical intern

Published August 4, 2017 at 1:20 PM EDT

With her versatile performances, Pamela Coats has made a name for herself in Europe as well as in the United States. Ms. Coats is a prize winner of competitions in Germany, Italy and the USA, performing in such renowned halls as the Beethovenhaus and Beethovenhalle in Bonn, the Berlin Philharmonic as well as the Chicago Cultural Center. Pamela Coats appears regularly with several chamber ensembles, including the chamber ensemble, VivazzA, where she is the artistic director. Starting in the 2014-2015 concert season, Ms. Coats performs in productions with the German Opera on the Rhine.

More information can be found on her website.