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A native of Moncofa, Spain, Jose Franch-Ballester is one of the most promising clarinetists of his generation. He has played with as a soloist with orchestras such as Orquesta de la Radiotelevisión Española, I Musici of Montréal and Orchestra of Saint Luke’s. Mr. Franch-Ballester is in demand at numerous festivals, including Chamber Music Northwest, the Skaneateles Festival, and the Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival.