Larry Knopp

Larry Knopp is considered one of Canada’s most revered trumpet performer and teachers. Currently principal trumpet of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, he is often featured as a soloist, and has students playing in orchestras all around the world. Larry began his career as acting principal trumpet of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra (Canada) at the age of 20, and has also held principal trumpet positions with Canada’s Orchestra London, Hamilton Philharmonic, CBC Radio Orchestra, and the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra. Larry has performed and recorded with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, as well as the three tenors. Larry completed his Master’s degree at Northwestern University, where he played in the Chicago Civic Orchestra, and studied with Vincent Cichowicz. He has finished the academic work for his Doctoral degree at the Eastman School of Music where he studied with Barbara Butler. An experienced educator and conductor with a Bachelor of Education Degree, Larry has directed ensembles from junior high to university levels, and has been a visiting Professor of trumpet at both the Eastman School of Music and the Northwestern University school of Music. Larry is active as a clinician throughout North America and Asia. Teaching alongside Vincent Cichowicz for ten years at numerous festivals, he developed a strong reputation as a pedagogue himself. Larry attracts numerous students to Vancouver as an Adjunct Professor at the University of British Columbia. Larry is an acclaimed soloist and recitalist on television as well as CBC local and national radio, including solo performances with the Edmonton Symphony, Orchestra London, the Hamilton Philharmonic, the Vancouver Symphony, the CBC Vancouver Orchestra, and the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra. Known for his “soaring, lyrical” playing, yet technical “virtuosity,” Larry has a special ability to deliver the gift of music. Larry is a Yamaha Artist.

Trumpet

Burnaby