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History Notes #08 : La production pendant la guerre
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History Notes #08 : Production during World War II

In 1939, on the eve of the Second World War, Henri SELMER Paris enjoyed an international popularity, thanks in particular to the success of the mythical Balanced Action, whose sales...

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Thierry Oriez est nommé président de Henri SELMER Paris
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Thierry Oriez named President of Henri Selmer Paris

Press release – Paris (France), 20 July 2021 – "Thierry Oriez succeeds Jérôme Selmer as President of the Henri Selmer Paris group, the world’s leading manufacturer of premium-quality saxophones and...

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Une clarinette Henri SELMER Paris à gagner près de chez vous : découvrez l’expérience Prologue !
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A Henri Selmer Paris clarinet to win near you: discover the Prologue experience!

From June to October 2021, Henri SELMER Paris offers you a contest in partnership with many shops in Europe…

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Dans les coulisses du Supreme : le rôle central de l’équipe Recherche et Développement
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Supreme, behind the scenes: the central role of the Research and Development team

Last February, we featured the Supreme alto saxophone, an instrument of which the smallest acoustic, mechanical, ergonomic and aesthetic details have been carefully thought out. Jonathan Cottier, head of the...

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Bec Echo : Un partenaire précieux pour tous les clarinettistes
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Echo, a must-have mouthpiece for all clarinetists

Working closely with internationally renowned clarinetists, such as Philippe Berrod and Jérôme Verhaeghe, the Henri SELMER Paris Research & Development teams have developed a mouthpiece that is resolutely in step...

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History Notes #07 : Last Super Sax
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History Notes #07: Last Super Sax

Today, Douglas Pipher examines the history of rare and little-known instruments: the Dorsey model, and a number of Radio Improved instruments made several years after the Balanced Action was released.

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History Notes #06 : Balanced Action
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History Notes #06 : Balanced Action

It laid the foundation for the modern saxophone, established itself in the American market and was adopted by jazz giants such as Coleman Hawkins and Paul Desmond... Discover the history...

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Henri SELMER Paris à l'honneur sur Radio Classique
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Henri SELMER Paris à l'honneur sur Radio Classique

L'émission Territoires d’Excellence est dédiée aux entreprises qui font la fierté et la richesse de nos territoires. Aujourd'hui, Fabrice Lundy a choisi de mettre en lumière la maison SELMER...

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History Notes #05 : Radio Improved
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History Notes #05: Radio Improved

In 1934, the Henri Selmer Paris workshops began the smallest production cycle in the history of the company: the Radio Improved. Discover the history of this Selmer Super Sax (SSS)...

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[Portrait d'artisan] Graveuse chez Henri SELMER Paris
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[Portrait] Engraver at Henri SELMER Paris

Labelled as a Living Heritage Company (Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant), Henri SELMER Paris trains its craftspeople in-house in more than 100 crafts specific to instrument making. Today, we highlight engraver...

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