Stephen Trier

British classical clarinet, basset horn and saxophone player, and teacher. Born 13 March 1930 in Woolton Hill, Hampshire, England, UK - Died 3 October 1999. He studied at the Royal College of Music, London. He was invited to join the newly founded The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for their tour of America in 1950. He soon became a regular member. He stayed with the RPO until 1961, when he joined the London Symphony Orchestra, where he remained until illness brought his playing career to an end in 1995. Former Principal Bass Clarinet with the London Symphony Orchestra (1955-1966). He became Professor of saxophone at The Guildhall School Of Music & Drama and later at the Royal College of Music, where he also taught bass clarinet and basset horn.