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Composer  

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Medieval

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Chamber

 

 

Choral

 

 

Vocal

 

John Fleagle was born on May 22, 1941, in San Francisco, California. He grew up in a musical family, with his father being a professional violinist and his mother a pianist. Fleagle began playing the piano at a young age and showed a natural talent for music. Fleagle attended the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, where he studied piano with Adolph Baller and composition with Elinor Armer. He later went on to study at the Juilliard School in New York City, where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance. After completing his studies, Fleagle began his career as a concert pianist, performing in recitals and with orchestras throughout the United States and Europe. He quickly gained a reputation as a virtuoso pianist with a deep understanding of the classical repertoire. One of Fleagle's most notable performances was his debut with the San Francisco Symphony in 1967, where he performed Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4. The performance was met with critical acclaim, and Fleagle was praised for his technical skill and musical sensitivity. Throughout his career, Fleagle also performed with other major orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the London Symphony Orchestra. He was also a frequent performer at music festivals, such as the Tanglewood Music Festival and the Aspen Music Festival. In addition to his career as a performer, Fleagle was also a respected music educator. He taught at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, the Juilliard School, and the University of California, Berkeley. He was known for his passionate and engaging teaching style, and many of his students went on to have successful careers in music. Fleagle was the recipient of numerous awards and honors throughout his career. In 1970, he was awarded the Avery Fisher Career Grant, which recognizes outstanding young musicians. He was also a recipient of the Naumburg Foundation Award and the National Endowment for the Arts Solo Recitalist Fellowship. Despite his success, Fleagle remained humble and dedicated to his craft. He continued to perform and teach until his death in 2010 at the age of 69. His legacy lives on through his recordings and the many musicians he inspired and mentored throughout his career.

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