Role

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Conductor  

Period

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Romantic

 

 

Modern

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Keyboard

 

Jonathan Cohler is a renowned classical clarinetist, conductor, and educator. He was born on December 23, 1958, in Boston, Massachusetts, and grew up in a musical family. His father was a violinist, and his mother was a pianist. Cohler started playing the clarinet at the age of nine and quickly showed exceptional talent. Cohler attended the New England Conservatory of Music, where he studied with Harold Wright, the principal clarinetist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. He graduated with honors in 1980 and went on to pursue a master's degree at the Yale School of Music, where he studied with Keith Wilson. In 1983, Cohler won the prestigious Young Concert Artists International Auditions, which launched his career as a soloist. He has since performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra. Cohler is also an accomplished chamber musician and has collaborated with many renowned ensembles, including the Borromeo String Quartet, the Shanghai Quartet, and the Jupiter String Quartet. He has performed at major music festivals around the world, including the Marlboro Music Festival, the Tanglewood Music Festival, and the Ravinia Festival. In addition to his performing career, Cohler is also a respected conductor and has led many orchestras, including the Boston Pops Orchestra, the Boston Modern Orchestra Project, and the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra. He is currently the music director of the Massachusetts Philharmonic Orchestra and the conductor of the Youth Philharmonic Orchestra at the New England Conservatory of Music. Cohler is also a dedicated educator and has taught at many prestigious institutions, including the New England Conservatory of Music, the Boston University School of Music, and the Longy School of Music. He has also given masterclasses and workshops around the world and is known for his innovative teaching methods. Throughout his career, Cohler has received many awards and honors. In addition to winning the Young Concert Artists International Auditions, he has also won the Avery Fisher Career Grant, the Pro Musicis International Award, and the Boston Globe's "Musician of the Year" award. He has also been nominated for several Grammy Awards for his recordings. Cohler is known for his virtuosic playing, his innovative programming, and his commitment to expanding the repertoire for the clarinet. He has commissioned and premiered many new works for the instrument and has recorded several critically acclaimed albums, including "The Clarinet Alone," "The Art of the Chamber Music," and "American Clarinet." In addition to his performing and teaching career, Cohler is also an avid photographer and has published several books of his photographs. He is also a passionate advocate for environmental causes and has worked with many organizations to promote sustainability and conservation. In conclusion, Jonathan Cohler is a highly accomplished and respected classical clarinetist, conductor, and educator. He has had a distinguished career as a soloist and chamber musician, and his innovative programming and commitment to expanding the repertoire for the clarinet have made him a leading figure in the classical music world. His dedication to teaching and his advocacy for environmental causes have also made him a beloved and respected figure in his community.

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