Anton Clarke-Butler

Anton Clarke-Butler is a clarinettist and graduate of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, where he achieved an Honours degree in Music Performance, followed by a Master’s degree with Distinction.

Since graduating, Anton has performed and toured with leading UK professional ensembles, including the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, BBC Concert Orchestra, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Ulster Orchestra, Britten Sinfonia, English Touring Opera and Birmingham Opera Company. He also performs regularly with Chineke! Orchestra and has collaborated on chamber music projects with the London Symphony Orchestra. His work in contemporary music has included projects for BBC Radio 3’s New Music Show and performances at the Beijing Modern Music Festival.

Alongside his performing career, Anton is a dedicated educator. He is Head of Woodwind at Warwick School and a Clarinet Tutor at the Junior Royal College of Music in London. Previously, he served as Deputy Programme Director at Nucleo, a London-based music for social action programme providing free orchestral and instrumental tuition to children and young people.

Anton’s education and outreach work includes working with the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain and tutoring for the National Children’s Orchestra of Great Britain, the University of Birmingham, Sistema England Young Leaders, Orchestras for All and the Royal Academy of Music’s outreach programme.

Anton has performed and toured across the UK, Europe and the United States with a diverse range of artists, including Steve Hackett and Zep Boys. Other career highlights include performing with Stormzy at the 2023 BRIT Awards and numerous appearances at the BBC Proms.