Role

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Ensemble

Period

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Modern

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Vocal

 

Fischer Duo is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1975 by the husband and wife team of Norman Fischer and Jeanne Kierman. The duo has become known for their dynamic and expressive performances of chamber music, particularly works for cello and piano. Norman Fischer was born in New York City in 1944 and began playing the cello at the age of six. He went on to study at the Juilliard School and later with the renowned cellist Leonard Rose. Fischer has performed as a soloist with many major orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. He has also been a member of the Concord String Quartet and the Aspen String Trio. Jeanne Kierman was born in New York City in 1948 and began playing the piano at the age of four. She studied at the Juilliard School and later with the pianist Rosina Lhevinne. Kierman has performed as a soloist with many major orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. She has also been a member of the Concord String Quartet and the Aspen String Trio. Fischer and Kierman met while studying at the Aspen Music Festival and School in Colorado in the early 1970s. They began performing together as a duo in 1975 and quickly gained a reputation for their passionate and insightful interpretations of chamber music. They have since performed together in major concert halls throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. One of the highlights of Fischer Duo's career was their performance at the White House in 1981 for President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan. The duo has also performed at many major music festivals, including the Marlboro Music Festival, the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, and the Mostly Mozart Festival. Fischer Duo has recorded extensively, with over 20 albums to their name. Their recordings have received critical acclaim and have been nominated for several Grammy Awards. Some of their most notable recordings include the complete works for cello and piano by Beethoven, Brahms, and Schumann. In addition to their performing and recording careers, Fischer and Kierman are also dedicated teachers. They have both taught at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston and have given masterclasses at many universities and music schools throughout the world. Fischer Duo has received numerous awards and honors throughout their career. They were awarded the Avery Fisher Career Grant in 1979 and were named Artists of the Year by Musical America in 2002. They have also been awarded the Chamber Music America Award for Lifetime Achievement and the Harvard Musical Association's Distinguished Service Award. Despite their many accomplishments, Fischer Duo remains committed to their art and to each other. They continue to perform together with the same passion and dedication that has made them one of the most celebrated chamber music ensembles of our time.

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