MARIAM ADAM

born in Monterey, California to an Egyptian father and a Mexican mother, lives between the US and Paris, a composite of influences that has shaped her musicianship and collaborations worldwide.

Clarinet Quintet

Valerie Coleman

About Us

She has performed with Wayne Shorter, Chick Corea, Paquito D’Rivera, Yo-Yo Ma, Eric le Sage, Claudio Bohorquez, Simon Shaheen, Kuss Quartet, Gil Kalish, Ann Marie-McDermott, the Zaide Quartet and in such venues and series as Carnegie Hall, Hollywood Bowl, Walt Disney Hall, Jordan Hall, Kennedy Center, San Francisco Performances, Wigmore Hall, Paris’ Cité de la Musique, Beijing Performing Arts Center, Bremen Musikfest, Jazz à Marciac, Colmar Festival and France’s pre-eminent Folle Journee.

International Performance Milestone

Mariam Adam’s appearance with the renowned Chineke! Orchestra marks a significant milestone in her artistic journey. Performing at a prestigious UK concert under the direction of Leslie Suganandarajah, she showcased exceptional musicianship on an international stage. This achievement reflects her commitment to excellence, cultural representation, and artistic growth. Being featured by a globally respected orchestra highlights her dedication to her craft and reinforces her position as a distinguished clarinettist within the contemporary classical music community.

Mariam Adam

JP Jofre Nocturne

AdZel Duo

Brahms Clarinet Trio OP 114

Roberto Sierra Cinco Bocetos

Paquito D'Rivera "Lecuoneras"

Del Aguila Tango Trio

Upcoming Shows and Live Events

World Premiere of Jon Wineglass Concerto with Monterey Symphony

Sunset Center (map)
Sunday, April 19, 2026

Solo Recital

Blair School of Music, Vanderbilt University (map)
Thursday, January 22, 2026

Sophia Martinez

Mariam Adam evoked human-sounded wailing, achingly-cool dance rhythms and uninhibited emotion…

Daniel Reynolds

Plenty of wild solos for Mariam Adam’s strong and silky clarinet

Jessica Mark

Plays with amazing versatility, yet beauty of sound.

International Clarinet Association Magazine Sept 2020