Introducing Clarinet & Saxophone Classics Publications
Clarinet & Saxophone Classics was founded in 1992 by internationally acclaimed clarinettist Victoria Samek. The mission was simple; celebrate the clarinet, saxophone and the full richness of the single reed family.
What began as a specialist classical music label producing high-quality, imaginative recordings has since grown into a leading name in clarinet and saxophone sheet music, publications and recordings.
The publications catalogue offered a growing resource of repertoire by established composers such as Paul Harris as well as young composers like Benjamin Fingerhut. In 2025 the catalogue became incorporated within Saxtet Publications.
With the combined expertise of Tom Bruton and Victoria Samek, single reed players across the world now have access to an even greater choice of music as PDF downloads via Saxtet Publications. Alternatively, offered to players as printed editions via publishing partner June Emerson Wind Music.
Upcoming Clarinet and Saxophone Publications
The Clarinet & Saxophone Classics Publications continues to expand within Saxtet Publications. In Autumn 2025, several new works will be released including:
- Tombeau – after Bach by George Shrapnell
- Autumn Episodes by Graham William
- Fireshapes by Chad Robinson
These releases are also coordinated with the release of Victoria Samek’s new album Orfeo Calmes the Furies, which will be released through Clarinet & Saxophone Classics Recordings.
Clarinet and Saxophone Classics Recordings
Clarinet and Saxophone Classics Recordings continues to produce many new recordings, including world premieres to central repertoire and rare masterworks to historical jazz. All are recorded by the finest artists of today on modern and period instruments, as well as sympathetically restored LPs and 78s of great figures from the past. Each album is supported by informative notes adding to the pleasure and rich experience to be enjoyed by all listeners.
Victoria Samek, founder of Clarinet & Saxophone Classics, is committed to excellence and is dedicated to the clarinet and saxophone, and having created her own brand, Samek Music, Victoria is giving a focus for the wonderful world of the single reed.
She is supported by a dedicated team:
Simon Weir – Classical Media,
Mark Hartt-Palmer director of Willowhayne Records – Sales & International Distribution.
Steve Bingham – Website Consultant, Technical & Editing Support.
Hannah Whale – Fruition Creative Concepts originator of recording and publications artwork, booklets and logos.
Samek Music is also proud to have as part of the team the Historical Recordings Specialist Malcolm McMillan. With a lifetime of dedicated research has resulted in an immense collection of rare 78 and LP recordings. Combined with his specialist technical and engineer restoration skills, these great clarinet and saxophone players from the past can be enjoyed by listeners in physical and digital formats.
As performer, recording artist and educator, Victoria Samek has developed a revolutionary process, informed and inspired by her Masters in performance science and a lifetime as performer and educator. Organise, Prioritise, Commit (OPC); The Training, Testing & Performing Process will be published in Autumn 2025. Visit opcprocess.com