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Nick Strimple is a renowned classical music artist who has made significant contributions to the world of music as a conductor, composer, and educator. Born on August 22, 1946, in Los Angeles, California, Strimple grew up in a family that valued music and the arts. His father was a professional violinist, and his mother was a pianist, which exposed him to music at an early age. Strimple's passion for music began to develop when he was a child, and he started playing the piano at the age of five. He later learned to play the violin and the viola, which helped him to develop a deep understanding of music theory and composition. Strimple attended the University of Southern California, where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree in 1968 and a Master of Music degree in 1970. After completing his studies, Strimple began his career as a conductor, working with various orchestras and choirs in the United States and Europe. He served as the music director of the Los Angeles Zimriyah Chorale from 1972 to 1976 and the Los Angeles Zimriyah Symphony Orchestra from 1976 to 1980. He also worked as the conductor of the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony from 1994 to 2000. In addition to his work as a conductor, Strimple is also a prolific composer. He has written numerous works for choir, orchestra, and chamber ensembles, many of which have been performed by leading orchestras and choirs around the world. Some of his most notable compositions include "The Holocaust Cantata: Songs from the Camps," "The Book of Job," and "The Nativity According to St. Luke." Strimple's work as a conductor and composer has earned him numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. In 1995, he received the Milken Family Foundation Jewish Educator Award, which recognizes outstanding Jewish educators in the United States. He was also awarded the Los Angeles Music Center Spotlight Award for his work as a composer in 1997. One of the highlights of Strimple's career was his performance of "The Holocaust Cantata: Songs from the Camps" at the Vatican in 1994. The piece, which was composed by Strimple, is a collection of songs that were written by prisoners in Nazi concentration camps during World War II. The performance was attended by Pope John Paul II and was broadcast on television around the world. Another notable performance by Strimple was his conducting of the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony in a concert at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in 2003. The concert, which was titled "A Celebration of Jewish Music," featured works by Jewish composers from around the world and was attended by a sold-out audience. In addition to his work as a conductor and composer, Strimple is also an educator. He has taught music at various universities and colleges in the United States, including the University of Southern California, the University of California, Los Angeles, and the California State University, Northridge. He has also served as a guest lecturer and conductor at universities and music schools around the world. Strimple's contributions to the world of music have been significant, and his work as a conductor, composer, and educator has inspired countless musicians and music lovers around the world. His dedication to preserving and promoting Jewish music and culture has also been instrumental in keeping this important part of history alive for future generations.

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