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Composer  

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United States of America

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Chamber

 

 

Crossover

 

Andrew Schulman is a renowned classical music composer, guitarist, and author. He was born on August 28, 1955, in Washington, D.C. Schulman grew up in a family of musicians, and his father was a professional violinist. He started playing the guitar at the age of six and was soon performing in public. Schulman's early musical influences were the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, and Eric Clapton. Schulman attended the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, where he studied classical guitar with the renowned guitarist and teacher, Aaron Shearer. After graduating, Schulman moved to New York City, where he began his career as a professional musician. He performed in various venues, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center. In the early 1980s, Schulman became interested in the music of the Baroque period and started studying the lute. He became a member of the New York Baroque Ensemble and performed with them for several years. Schulman's interest in Baroque music led him to explore the music of Johann Sebastian Bach, and he became a specialist in performing and recording Bach's music on the guitar. Schulman's compositions are influenced by his diverse musical background, which includes classical, jazz, and rock music. His works are characterized by their melodic and harmonic complexity, as well as their rhythmic vitality. Schulman's compositions have been performed by many renowned musicians, including the Emerson String Quartet, the New York Philharmonic, and the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. One of Schulman's most famous compositions is his Guitar Concerto, which was premiered by the New York Philharmonic in 1995. The concerto is a virtuosic work that showcases the guitar's range and versatility. It is characterized by its intricate rhythms and harmonies, as well as its lyrical melodies. The concerto has been performed by many guitarists, including Sharon Isbin, Manuel Barrueco, and David Russell. Schulman's other notable works include his String Quartet No. 1, which was premiered by the Emerson String Quartet in 1990. The quartet is a complex work that explores the interplay between the four instruments. It is characterized by its intricate counterpoint and its use of unconventional harmonies. In addition to his work as a composer, Schulman is also a renowned guitarist. He has recorded several albums, including his critically acclaimed album, "The Baroque Album," which features his arrangements of Baroque music for the guitar. Schulman's guitar playing is characterized by his virtuosity and his ability to convey emotion through his playing. Schulman is also an author and has written several books, including "Waking the Spirit: A Musician's Journey Healing Body, Mind, and Soul," which chronicles his experience using music to heal after a near-fatal illness. The book has been praised for its insights into the healing power of music. In addition to his work as a composer, guitarist, and author, Schulman is also a music educator. He has taught at several universities, including the Juilliard School and the Manhattan School of Music. Schulman is known for his innovative teaching methods, which combine traditional music theory with improvisation and composition. Schulman's contributions to the world of classical music have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. He has received grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the New York State Council on the Arts.

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