Mark Simpson (clarinetist)
Mark Simpson | |
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| Born | 26 September 1988 Liverpool, England |
| Genres | Classical |
| Occupation | Composer |
| Instrument | Clarinet |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Website | marksimpsonmusic |
Mark Simpson (born 26 September 1988) is a British composer and clarinettist from Liverpool. In 2006, he became notable for winning both the BBC Young Musician of the Year (as clarinettist) and the BBC Proms/Guardian Young Composer of the Year, making him the first and, to date, only person to win both competitions.