Role

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Composer Conductor  

Country

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Switzerland

Birth

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June 15, 1936 in Norwich, CT

Death

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March 24, 2020 in Rheinfelden, Germany

Period

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Baroque

 

 

Modern

Genre

:

Chamber

 

 

Concerto

 

Edward H. Tarr was a renowned classical music artist who made significant contributions to the world of music as a trumpeter, conductor, and musicologist. Born on June 15, 1936, in Norwich, Connecticut, Tarr showed an early interest in music and began playing the trumpet at the age of 12. He went on to become one of the most influential trumpet players of his time, known for his virtuosic performances and innovative approach to music. Tarr's early musical education was shaped by his father, who was a trumpet player and music teacher. He received his formal training at the Hartt School of Music in Hartford, Connecticut, where he studied with the renowned trumpet player and teacher Louis Maggio. Tarr's talent and dedication to music were evident from an early age, and he quickly established himself as a rising star in the world of classical music. In 1958, Tarr moved to Europe to pursue his musical career, and he quickly made a name for himself as a soloist and chamber musician. He performed with some of the most prestigious orchestras and ensembles in Europe, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the English Chamber Orchestra. Tarr's performances were characterized by his technical mastery of the trumpet, his expressive playing, and his ability to bring out the nuances and subtleties of the music. In addition to his work as a performer, Tarr was also a prolific recording artist, with over 100 recordings to his name. He recorded a wide range of music, from Baroque and Renaissance works to contemporary compositions, and his recordings were praised for their clarity, precision, and musicality. Tarr's recordings of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach were particularly acclaimed, and he was widely regarded as one of the foremost interpreters of Bach's music on the trumpet. Tarr's contributions to the world of music were not limited to his work as a performer and recording artist. He was also a respected conductor and musicologist, and he made significant contributions to the study and performance of early music. Tarr was a pioneer in the use of historically informed performance practices, and he was instrumental in bringing the music of the Baroque and Renaissance periods to a wider audience. Throughout his career, Tarr received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to music. In 1987, he was awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, one of the country's highest honors, in recognition of his contributions to German culture. He was also awarded the Bach Medal by the city of Leipzig in 1991, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the performance and interpretation of Bach's music. Tarr continued to perform and record music well into his later years, and he remained an influential figure in the world of classical music until his death on March 24, 2020. His legacy as a performer, recording artist, conductor, and musicologist continues to inspire and influence musicians around the world, and his contributions to the world of music will be remembered for generations to come.

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