Chedeville Kanter Opera - BB Clar

From "Cinema" to "Opera": Kanter's Vision Within Chedeville

Following the success of the Chedeville Kanter "Cinema" model, the Chedeville Kanter "Opera" mouthpiece follows the same philosophy, with a more open approach aimed at a warmer tone and a wider tonal range. This model is the result of a collaboration with Jim Kanter, a renowned musician and mouthpiece maker, whose high standards are reflected here in a mouthpiece designed to respond to musical intentions with finesse. Within the range, the "Opera" stands out as the more open of the two Chedeville models, for clarinetists seeking greater color, definition, and breath in their sound.

Who Is This Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece For?

Designed for the Bb clarinet, the Chedeville Kanter "Opera" is particularly suited for intermediate to advanced (and professional) players looking for a mouthpiece capable of supporting an engaged playing style, with substantial tonal material and a wide dynamic palette. Its open and expressive character makes it an excellent choice for settings where a vibrant and versatile sound is expected: jazz, chamber music, pop, wind orchestra, or stage contexts where one must move from a soft pianissimo to a more projected phrase without hardening the timbre.

Sound and Design

With its 1.20 mm tip opening, this mouthpiece offers a "freer" sensation under the air while maintaining a natural resistance that helps stabilize the sound production and shape the phrase. To clarify, the tip opening refers to the gap between the tip of the mouthpiece and the reed: the larger it is, the more the mouthpiece can offer flexibility and potential volume, provided the player has controlled breath support and a balanced embouchure.

The intended result here is a rich sound with depth and increased flexibility across all registers. The mouthpiece is particularly interesting for working on expressive nuances and dynamic control, while maintaining a direct response when the musical intention is clear. Its construction in ebonite (a traditional clarinet mouthpiece material) contributes to comfort and a continuous timbre sensation, while the hand-finished aspect highlights a pursuit of precision and consistency in playing.

Technical specifications

Category	Bb clarinet	Color	Black
Material	Hard rubber

Finishing	hand-finished	Ligature and mouthpiece cap	not included
Opening	1.20 mm	Product subject to a specific right of withdrawal	for hygiene reasons, if the product has been opened, it must be free of any signs of use in order to qualify for withdrawal and be eligible for a refund or exchange.
Instrument	B-flat clarinet