Role

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Conductor  

Period

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Baroque

 

 

Classical

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Concerto

 

 

Opera

 

 

Vocal

 

Stephen Alltop is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. He was born in 1952 in Evanston, Illinois, and grew up in a family that valued music. His father was a music teacher, and his mother was a pianist. Alltop started playing the piano at a young age and showed a natural talent for music. Alltop attended Northwestern University, where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance. He then went on to earn a Master of Music degree in organ performance from the Yale School of Music. Alltop continued his studies at the University of Michigan, where he earned a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in organ performance. Alltop's career as a musician began in the early 1980s when he became the organist and choirmaster at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Evanston, Illinois. He also served as the music director of the church's concert series, which featured performances by renowned musicians from around the world. In addition to his work at St. Luke's, Alltop has performed as a soloist and chamber musician throughout the United States and Europe. He has performed with many orchestras, including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Alltop has also been a guest conductor for many orchestras, including the Chicago Chamber Orchestra, the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, and the Lake Forest Symphony Orchestra. He has conducted many operas, including Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro" and "Don Giovanni," and Handel's "Messiah." Alltop has received many awards and honors throughout his career. In 1990, he was awarded the Prix de Rome Fellowship from the American Academy in Rome. He has also been awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award from Northwestern University and the Yale School of Music. Alltop has recorded many albums throughout his career, including "Bach: The Six Trio Sonatas," "Handel: The Complete Organ Concertos," and "Mozart: The Complete Piano Sonatas." His recordings have received critical acclaim and have been featured on many radio stations and music streaming services. Alltop is also a respected music educator. He has taught at many universities, including Northwestern University, the University of Chicago, and the University of Michigan. He has also been a guest lecturer at many universities and music festivals around the world. Alltop is known for his passion for music and his dedication to his craft. He has inspired many musicians and music lovers throughout his career and has made a significant contribution to the world of classical music.

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