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Conductor

 

Eric Holtan is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant impact in the world of music. He was born on August 22, 1975, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and grew up in a family that valued music. His parents were both music teachers, and they encouraged him to pursue his passion for music from a young age. Holtan began his musical journey by learning to play the piano at the age of five. He quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument and began performing in public at the age of eight. He continued to study the piano throughout his childhood and teenage years, and by the time he graduated from high school, he had already won several local and regional piano competitions. After high school, Holtan attended the University of Minnesota, where he studied music theory and composition. He continued to hone his skills as a pianist and began to explore other areas of classical music, including conducting and choral music. During his time at the university, he was a member of several music ensembles, including the University of Minnesota Symphony Orchestra and the University of Minnesota Chamber Singers. After graduating from the University of Minnesota, Holtan began his professional career as a music director and conductor. He worked with several local orchestras and choirs, including the Minnesota Orchestra and the Minnesota Chorale. He quickly gained a reputation as a talented and innovative conductor, and his performances were praised for their energy and passion. In 2003, Holtan founded the True Concord Voices & Orchestra, a professional choir and orchestra based in Tucson, Arizona. The ensemble quickly gained a reputation for its high-quality performances and innovative programming. Under Holtan's leadership, True Concord has performed at some of the most prestigious venues in the United States, including Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center. One of the highlights of Holtan's career with True Concord was the ensemble's performance of Bach's Mass in B Minor in 2013. The performance was hailed as a triumph, with critics praising Holtan's skill as a conductor and the choir's flawless execution of the complex piece. The performance was also recorded and released as a CD, which received critical acclaim and was nominated for a Grammy Award. In addition to his work with True Concord, Holtan has also worked with several other ensembles and orchestras. He has conducted the Phoenix Symphony, the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, and the Minnesota Orchestra, among others. He has also worked with several prominent soloists, including pianist Emanuel Ax and soprano Renée Fleming. Holtan's work as a conductor and music director has been recognized with several awards and honors. In 2010, he was awarded the Louis Sudler Prize in the Arts, which is given annually to a graduating senior at the University of Minnesota who has demonstrated excellence in the arts. In 2014, he was awarded the Arizona Governor's Arts Award for his contributions to the arts in the state. In addition to his work as a conductor and music director, Holtan is also an accomplished composer and arranger. He has written several pieces for choir and orchestra, including a setting of the Magnificat and a piece based on the poetry of Emily Dickinson. His compositions have been performed by several ensembles, including True Concord and the Minnesota Orchestra. Holtan's contributions to the world of classical music have been significant and far-reaching.

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