Deryck Clarke

Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY

Education:NC School of the Arts, Curtis Institute of Music

One World Symphony French Horn

1. Are any of your family members musicians? If so, what do they do?
Mother was a concert pianist in her youth. Some other cousins are composers, and classical musicians

2. What has been the highlight of your One World Symphony career to date?
Our debut at Town Hall was a big one for me.

3. What would you say is your favorite piece of music?
Hard to say...Brahms Trio Op. 40...Prokofiev Romeo and Juliet...depends on my mood

4. What's the best thing about One World Symphony?
Beautiful looking and sounding ensemble

...And the worst moment (if any)?
only almost plain noodles and salad after a long rehearsal

5. What music do you listen to in the car or subway?
WBGO, WBAI, WQXR

6. What is your favorite drink?
Caipirinha

7. What was the most recent book you read?
The Power of Now

8. When you do have some free time, how do you relax?
Read, listen to radio

9. If you had the opportunity to time travel, when and where would you prefer to live?
Havana 1952

10. If you weren't a musician what would you be?
Actor

11. Why would you recommend to other musicians and public to participate with One World Symphony?
Grass roots music making, great community

12. What are your hobbies?
Cooking, Fixing things, closet philosopher

13. If you had a time machine, where and when would you like to travel?
Berlin 1925