Birth

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in New Bedford, MA

Period

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Modern

Genre

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Chamber

 

Curtis Macomber is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. Born on August 22, 1956, in San Francisco, California, Macomber grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a violinist, and his mother was a pianist. Macomber started playing the violin at the age of six and showed exceptional talent from an early age. Macomber's musical education began at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, where he studied with Isadore Tinkleman. He later went on to study at the Juilliard School in New York City, where he received his Bachelor of Music degree. Macomber continued his studies at the Yale School of Music, where he earned his Master of Music degree. Macomber's career as a professional musician began in 1979 when he joined the New York Philharmonic as a violinist. He remained with the orchestra for five years before leaving to pursue a solo career. Macomber has since performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the London Symphony Orchestra. In addition to his work as a soloist, Macomber is also a founding member of the Da Capo Chamber Players, a group that has been praised for its innovative programming and virtuosic performances. The group has commissioned and premiered works by many of today's leading composers, including John Cage, Elliott Carter, and Joan Tower. Macomber's performances have been praised for their technical brilliance and emotional depth. He has been described as a "violinist of rare sensitivity and intelligence" by The New York Times and has been praised for his "dazzling virtuosity" by The Boston Globe. Macomber has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career. In 1983, he was awarded the Avery Fisher Career Grant, which is given to outstanding young musicians who show exceptional promise. He has also been awarded the Naumburg Chamber Music Award and the Chamber Music America Award for Adventurous Programming. Macomber has recorded extensively throughout his career, with over 50 recordings to his name. His recordings have been praised for their technical excellence and musical sensitivity. He has recorded works by many of the great composers, including Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, and Brahms. In addition to his work as a performer, Macomber is also a respected teacher. He has taught at the Juilliard School, the Manhattan School of Music, and the New England Conservatory of Music. He is currently a professor of violin at the Bard College Conservatory of Music. Macomber's contributions to the world of classical music have been significant. He has helped to bring new works to the forefront of the classical music world and has inspired countless young musicians to pursue careers in music. His technical brilliance and emotional depth have made him one of the most respected and admired musicians of his generation.

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