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In the latest US issue of Muso we catch up with clarinetist-of-the-hour Alexander Fiterstein. He tells us how it feels to win this year's Avery Fisher Career Grant and why he's rooting for new music for his instrument.

In addition, we chat to flute beatboxer Greg Pattillo, skype with the New Juilliard Ensemble, and discover why conductor JoAnn Falleta believes it's more important than ever to nurture the arts.

We also investigate why the classical idiom is turning to improvisation for inspiration, delve into the plight of independent record labels, and review Rufus Wainwright's debut opera Prima Donna.

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