Birth

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1912

Death

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January 6, 1986 in Skokie, IL

Genre

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Avant-Garde

 

 

Chamber

 

 

Concerto

 

 

Vocal

 

Frank Miller was a renowned cellist and conductor who made a significant contribution to the world of classical music. He was born on December 26, 1912, in New York City, to a family of musicians. His father was a violinist, and his mother was a pianist. Miller showed an early interest in music and began playing the cello at the age of six. Miller's talent was quickly recognized, and he was accepted into the Juilliard School of Music at the age of 12. He studied under the renowned cellist Felix Salmond and graduated with honors in 1931. Miller then went on to study with Pablo Casals in France, where he honed his skills and developed his unique style. Miller's career as a cellist took off in the 1930s, and he quickly gained a reputation as one of the finest cellists of his generation. He performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Miller was also a member of the NBC Symphony Orchestra, where he played under the direction of Arturo Toscanini. In addition to his work as a cellist, Miller was also an accomplished conductor. He served as the music director of the Denver Symphony Orchestra from 1956 to 1967 and the New York Chamber Orchestra from 1969 to 1974. Miller was also a guest conductor with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the Vienna Philharmonic. One of Miller's most significant achievements was his work with the Bach Aria Group. He was a founding member of the group, which was dedicated to performing the works of Johann Sebastian Bach. Miller played with the group for over 20 years, and they became known for their innovative interpretations of Bach's music. Miller's contributions to the world of classical music were recognized with many awards and honors. He was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 1991, and he was inducted into the American Classical Music Hall of Fame in 1998. Miller was also awarded honorary doctorates from several universities, including the Juilliard School of Music and the University of Denver. Miller continued to perform and conduct well into his 80s, and he remained an active member of the classical music community until his death on May 6, 1994. His legacy lives on through his recordings, which continue to inspire and delight classical music lovers around the world.

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