Role

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Conductor  

Period

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Modern

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Chamber

 

 

Orchestral

 

 

Vocal

 

Richard Pittman is a renowned conductor, composer, and educator in the world of classical music. Born in 1945 in New York City, Pittman grew up in a musical family and began playing the violin at a young age. He went on to study at the Juilliard School and later earned a master's degree in conducting from the New England Conservatory of Music. Pittman's career as a conductor began in the 1970s when he founded the Boston Musica Viva, a contemporary music ensemble that has since become one of the most respected groups of its kind in the United States. With the Boston Musica Viva, Pittman has premiered hundreds of new works by composers from around the world, and has been recognized for his commitment to promoting contemporary music. In addition to his work with the Boston Musica Viva, Pittman has conducted orchestras and ensembles around the world, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, and the Moscow Philharmonic. He has also served as a guest conductor at numerous music festivals, including the Tanglewood Music Festival, the Aspen Music Festival, and the Festival Internacional Cervantino in Mexico. Throughout his career, Pittman has been recognized for his contributions to the world of classical music. In 1995, he was awarded the John S. Edwards Award for his work with the Boston Musica Viva, and in 2001 he received the Ditson Conductor's Award, which is given annually to a conductor who has demonstrated a commitment to contemporary music. He has also been recognized for his work as an educator, having taught at the New England Conservatory of Music, the Boston Conservatory, and the Longy School of Music. As a composer, Pittman has written works for a variety of ensembles, including orchestras, chamber groups, and solo performers. His compositions have been performed by ensembles around the world, and he has been recognized for his contributions to the field of contemporary music. One of the highlights of Pittman's career as a conductor came in 1991, when he led the Boston Musica Viva in a performance of John Cage's "Song Books" at the Lincoln Center in New York City. The performance, which featured a cast of more than 50 performers, was hailed as a landmark event in the history of contemporary music. In addition to his work as a conductor and composer, Pittman has been an advocate for music education and has worked to promote the importance of music in schools and communities. He has served on the boards of numerous music organizations, including the American Composers Forum and the American Music Center, and has been recognized for his contributions to music education. Today, Richard Pittman continues to be an active conductor, composer, and educator, and his contributions to the world of classical music have been recognized by audiences and critics alike. His commitment to promoting contemporary music and his dedication to music education have made him a respected figure in the world of classical music, and his legacy will continue to inspire future generations of musicians and music lovers.

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