Period

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Classical

Genre

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Concerto

 

 

Vocal

 

Richard Luby was born on August 22, 1949, in New York City. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his father being a violinist and his mother a pianist. Luby began playing the violin at the age of four and showed exceptional talent from an early age. He studied with some of the most renowned violin teachers of his time, including Ivan Galamian and Dorothy DeLay. Luby's career as a professional musician began in the 1970s when he joined the Houston Symphony Orchestra as a first violinist. He quickly rose through the ranks and became the concertmaster of the orchestra in 1977. During his time with the Houston Symphony, Luby performed as a soloist with the orchestra on numerous occasions, including performances of concertos by Mozart, Beethoven, and Brahms. In 1980, Luby left the Houston Symphony to become the concertmaster of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. He held this position for 22 years, during which time he became one of the most respected and admired musicians in the orchestra. Luby's performances as a soloist with the Dallas Symphony were highly acclaimed, and he was praised for his technical skill and musical sensitivity. Throughout his career, Luby was also an active chamber musician. He was a founding member of the Dallas Chamber Orchestra and the Dallas String Quartet, and he performed with many other chamber ensembles throughout his career. Luby was known for his ability to blend seamlessly with other musicians and for his impeccable sense of timing and phrasing. In addition to his work as a performer, Luby was also a respected teacher. He taught at Southern Methodist University in Dallas and was a frequent guest teacher at music schools and festivals throughout the United States. Luby's students included many successful professional musicians, and he was known for his ability to inspire and motivate his students to achieve their full potential. Luby's career was marked by many highlights and achievements. In 1986, he was awarded the prestigious Meadows Foundation Distinguished Teaching Award, which recognized his outstanding contributions to music education. In 1992, he was named the Texas Musician of the Year by the Texas Commission on the Arts. Luby was also a frequent guest performer with other orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. One of Luby's most memorable performances was his 1994 performance of the Brahms Violin Concerto with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. The performance was recorded and released on CD, and it received widespread critical acclaim. Luby's interpretation of the concerto was praised for its emotional depth and technical brilliance, and it remains one of the most highly regarded recordings of the piece. Luby retired from the Dallas Symphony Orchestra in 2002, but he continued to perform and teach throughout his retirement. He was a frequent guest performer with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and the Dallas Chamber Orchestra, and he continued to teach at Southern Methodist University until his death in 2018. Richard Luby was a musician of exceptional talent and dedication. His performances were marked by technical brilliance, musical sensitivity, and emotional depth, and he was widely regarded as one of the finest violinists of his generation. Luby's legacy lives on through his recordings, his students, and the many musicians who were inspired by his artistry and his passion for music.

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