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Conductor  

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Chamber

 

 

Vocal

 

Jonathan Haas is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of percussion. He was born on August 28, 1953, in New York City, United States. Haas grew up in a family of musicians, and his father was a professional violinist. He started playing the drums at a young age and showed a natural talent for percussion. Haas attended the Manhattan School of Music, where he studied percussion under the guidance of Saul Goodman. He also studied with Morris Goldenberg, who was a renowned percussionist and educator. Haas graduated from the Manhattan School of Music with a Bachelor of Music degree in 1975. After completing his studies, Haas began his professional career as a percussionist. He performed with various orchestras and ensembles, including the New York Philharmonic, the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, and the American Symphony Orchestra. He also worked as a studio musician and recorded with many famous artists, including Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, and Paul Simon. Haas's talent and dedication to percussion soon caught the attention of the music world, and he began to receive invitations to perform at major music festivals and events. In 1983, he was invited to perform at the Tanglewood Music Festival, where he played the world premiere of John Corigliano's "Conjurer" for percussion and orchestra. The performance was a huge success, and Haas received critical acclaim for his virtuosity and musicality. Haas continued to perform at major music festivals and events, including the Aspen Music Festival, the Spoleto Festival, and the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival. He also performed as a soloist with many orchestras, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the London Symphony Orchestra. In addition to his performances, Haas has also made significant contributions to the world of percussion through his teaching and writing. He has taught at many prestigious music schools, including the Juilliard School, the Manhattan School of Music, and the Peabody Conservatory. He has also written several books on percussion, including "The Percussionist's Art: Same Bed, Different Dreams" and "The Solo Timpanist." Haas's contributions to the world of percussion have been recognized with many awards and honors. In 1995, he was awarded the Percussive Arts Society's Lifetime Achievement Award, which is the highest honor in the field of percussion. He has also received the National Endowment for the Arts Solo Recitalist Fellowship and the New York State Council on the Arts Individual Artist Grant. Haas continues to perform, teach, and write about percussion. He is a passionate advocate for the art of percussion and has inspired many young musicians to pursue a career in this field. His dedication and talent have made him one of the most respected and admired percussionists in the world of classical music.

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