# David Singer – From Cab Driver to Carnegie Hall: A Legendary Clarinetist’s Journey

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Published: 2026-05-18T10:40:01+00:00
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Today we’re joined by David Singer — an internationally acclaimed clarinetist whose remarkable career has taken him from driving a cab in Los Angeles to performing at the White House for Presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton, and on the stages of Carnegie Hall with legends like Yehudi Menuhin, Yo-Yo Ma, and Rudolf Serkin. A longtime co-Principal Clarinetist with the Grammy-winning Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, David has recorded for Naxos, Deutsche Grammophon, and was recently featured on a landmark reissue with Rudolf Serkin. He’s also a beloved professor, chamber music coach, and the author of the new memoir From Cab Driver to Carnegie Hall. With a life full of inspiring stories, stunning performances, and deep musical wisdom, David Singer joins us to share his extraordinary journey. https://singerclarinet.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support . Subscribe now at YouTube.com/@RefocusedNetwork Thank you for your time.

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