Role

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Conductor  

Birth

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in New York

Genre

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Chamber

 

Richard Savino is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. He was born in New York City in 1959 and grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a jazz pianist, and his mother was a classical pianist. Savino started playing the guitar at the age of seven and quickly developed a passion for music. Savino's early musical education was diverse, including classical, jazz, and rock music. He studied at the Manhattan School of Music and the Juilliard School, where he received a Bachelor of Music degree in guitar performance. He also studied with renowned guitarists such as Oscar Ghiglia and Julian Bream. Savino's career as a classical music artist began in the 1980s when he started performing with various orchestras and ensembles. He quickly gained recognition for his virtuosic guitar playing and his ability to interpret a wide range of musical styles. He has performed with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the San Francisco Symphony, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the New York Philharmonic. One of Savino's most significant achievements was his work with the ensemble El Mundo, which he founded in 1999. The ensemble specializes in performing music from the Baroque and Renaissance periods, and Savino's guitar playing is a central feature of their performances. El Mundo has released several critically acclaimed albums, including "The Kingdoms of Castille" and "The New World." Savino has also collaborated with many other musicians and ensembles throughout his career. He has worked with the early music ensemble Chanticleer, the baroque orchestra Philharmonia Baroque, and the jazz pianist Dave Brubeck. He has also recorded several solo albums, including "Guitar Music of the Italian Baroque" and "The Virtuoso Baroque Guitar." Savino's contributions to the world of classical music have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. He has received grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the California Arts Council, and he was awarded the prestigious Lully Award by the American Musicological Society in 2003. He has also been a guest lecturer and performer at many universities and music festivals around the world. In addition to his work as a performer, Savino is also a respected music educator. He has taught at several universities, including the University of California, Berkeley, and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. He has also conducted masterclasses and workshops for guitarists and other musicians. Savino's passion for music and his dedication to his craft have made him one of the most respected classical music artists of his generation. His virtuosic guitar playing and his ability to interpret a wide range of musical styles have earned him a devoted following among music lovers around the world.

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