Role

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Conductor  

Period

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Classical

 

 

Romantic

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Concerto

 

 

Opera

 

David Golub was an American classical pianist, conductor, and educator who was born on February 22, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois. He was raised in a family of musicians, and his father was a violinist in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Golub began playing the piano at the age of four and showed exceptional talent from an early age. Golub studied at the Juilliard School in New York City, where he earned his Bachelor of Music degree in 1971 and his Master of Music degree in 1972. He also studied with renowned pianist Rudolf Serkin at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. Golub made his debut as a soloist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at the age of 18, performing Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 1. He went on to perform with many other major orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the London Symphony Orchestra. In addition to his career as a soloist, Golub was also a highly respected chamber musician. He was a founding member of the Golub-Kaplan-Carr Trio, which was formed in 1981 and included violinist Mark Kaplan and cellist Colin Carr. The trio performed together for over 20 years and recorded several acclaimed albums. Golub was also a dedicated educator and served as the director of the Vermont Mozart Festival's Young Artists Program for many years. He was a faculty member at the Manhattan School of Music and the Bard College Conservatory of Music, where he taught piano and chamber music. Throughout his career, Golub received numerous awards and honors for his performances and recordings. He was a recipient of the Avery Fisher Career Grant, which is awarded to outstanding young musicians, and he was also awarded the Grand Prix du Disque for his recording of Beethoven's Piano Concertos Nos. 1 and 2. One of Golub's most notable performances was his 1987 performance of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 with the London Symphony Orchestra under the direction of conductor Michael Tilson Thomas. The performance was recorded and released on CD, and it received widespread critical acclaim. Golub was also known for his recordings of the complete piano sonatas of Beethoven and the complete piano works of Brahms. His recordings of these works are considered to be some of the finest interpretations of these composers' music. Tragically, Golub's career was cut short when he was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2009. He underwent surgery and treatment, but he passed away on April 1, 2011, at the age of 61. Despite his untimely death, Golub's legacy as a pianist, conductor, and educator lives on. His recordings continue to be celebrated for their artistry and technical excellence, and his dedication to teaching and mentoring young musicians has inspired countless students and colleagues.

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