Ron Selka

Ron Selka is Principal Clarinetist of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, a position he’s held since 2001. As a soloist, he has performed with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Zubin Mehta, as well as with the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra and the Israel Opera Orchestra. His numerous recital and chamber music performances include those in Europe, the US, South Korea and Israel in collaboration with artists such as Gil Shaham, Maxim Vengerov, Julian Rachlin, Mischa Maisky, Chen Reiss, Lahav Shani, Mira Zakai, Aviram Reichert and the Carmel Quartet. Born in Israel, Ron studied with Mr. Eli Heifetz. He earned his B.Mus. and M.Mus. at Indiana University, Bloomington, where he studied with Eli Eban and James Campbell, and won the Woodwind Concerto Competition. He is a prizewinner of both the Coleman and Fischoff Chamber Music Competitions in the USA. Ron Selka is a Buffet Crampon artist and plays R13 Prestige and Festival Clarinets.