Renowned Musician Interviewed by ONNY Anthony McGill - Winner of the Avery Fisher Prize Anthony McGill and the Pacifica Quartet. At a video/recording session in a barn near Nashville, Indiana. (Source: Eric Rudd) By Craig Thornton | April 13, 2021 at 11:51 AM EDT - Updated April 13 at 11:51 AM WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWNY) - Hailed for his “trademark brilliance, penetrating sound and rich character” (New York Times), clarinetist Anthony McGill is one of classical music’s most recognizable and brilliantly multifaceted figures. In addition to his dynamic international solo and chamber music career, McGill is principal clarinet of the New York Philharmonic—the first African-American principal player in the organization’s history. In 2020, McGill was awarded the Avery Fisher Prize, one of classical music’s most significant awards given in recognition of soloists who represent the highest level of musical excellence.