Period

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Romantic

 

 

Contemporary

 

 

Modern

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Chamber

 

 

Concerto

 

Natalya Turovsky is a renowned classical music artist who has made significant contributions to the world of music as a cellist, conductor, and educator. Born in Moscow, Russia, on August 21, 1952, Turovsky showed an early interest in music and began playing the cello at the age of six. Her parents, both professional musicians, recognized her talent and encouraged her to pursue a career in music. Turovsky's family moved to Montreal, Canada, when she was 12 years old, and she continued her music education at the Conservatoire de musique du Québec à Montréal. She later studied at the Juilliard School in New York City, where she earned a Bachelor of Music degree in cello performance. Turovsky also studied conducting with Leonard Bernstein and Seiji Ozawa. Turovsky's career as a cellist began in the 1970s, and she quickly gained recognition for her virtuosic playing and expressive interpretations. She performed as a soloist with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra, and the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra. Turovsky also collaborated with many renowned conductors, such as Charles Dutoit, Zubin Mehta, and Valery Gergiev. In addition to her work as a soloist, Turovsky was also a founding member of the Montreal-based chamber ensemble, the Musica Camerata Montreal. The group, which was formed in 1974, quickly gained a reputation for its innovative programming and virtuosic performances. Turovsky served as the ensemble's artistic director and principal cellist for over 30 years, and under her leadership, the group became one of Canada's most respected chamber ensembles. Turovsky's career as a conductor began in the 1990s, and she quickly established herself as a skilled and insightful interpreter of orchestral music. She has conducted many of the world's leading orchestras, including the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, the National Arts Centre Orchestra, and the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra. Turovsky has also conducted many of the world's leading soloists, including Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman, and Pinchas Zukerman. Turovsky's conducting career has been marked by many notable achievements and accolades. In 1997, she was appointed the principal guest conductor of the Kirov Orchestra (now the Mariinsky Orchestra) in St. Petersburg, Russia, becoming the first woman to hold such a position with a major Russian orchestra. She has also been a frequent guest conductor with the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra, and in 2005, she was awarded the Order of Friendship by the Russian government for her contributions to Russian culture. Turovsky's work as an educator has also been an important part of her career. She has taught at many of the world's leading music schools, including the Juilliard School, the Manhattan School of Music, and the Conservatoire de musique du Québec à Montréal. She has also been a frequent guest lecturer and masterclass teacher at many universities and conservatories around the world. Throughout her career, Turovsky has been recognized for her contributions to the world of music with many awards and honors. In 1999, she was awarded the Prix Denise-Pelletier, Quebec's highest cultural honor, for her contributions to the arts. She has also been awarded the Order of Canada, the Order of Quebec, and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.

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