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Modern

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Chamber

 

 

Choral

 

Anne Harley is a renowned classical music artist who has made significant contributions to the world of music through her performances, teaching, and research. Born in 1961 in New York City, Anne grew up in a family of musicians and was exposed to music from a young age. Her father was a composer and her mother was a pianist, and they both encouraged her to pursue music as a career. Anne began her musical training at the age of six, studying piano and voice. She later attended the Juilliard School, where she earned a Bachelor of Music degree in voice. She continued her studies at the New England Conservatory of Music, where she earned a Master of Music degree in voice and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in vocal performance. Throughout her career, Anne has performed in numerous concerts and operas, both in the United States and abroad. She has worked with many renowned conductors and orchestras, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, and the London Symphony Orchestra. Some of her most notable performances include her portrayal of the title role in Handel's "Alcina" at the Boston Early Music Festival, her performance of the role of the Angel in Peter Eötvös's "Angels in America" at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, and her performance of the role of the Mother in the world premiere of John Harbison's opera "The Great Gatsby" at the Metropolitan Opera. In addition to her performing career, Anne is also a dedicated teacher and researcher. She has taught at several universities, including the New England Conservatory of Music, the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Oregon. She has also conducted research on the music of the Renaissance and Baroque periods, particularly the music of Claudio Monteverdi. Her research has been published in several academic journals and she has presented her findings at conferences around the world. Anne has received numerous awards and honors throughout her career. In 1990, she was awarded the prestigious Richard F. Gold Career Grant from the Shoshana Foundation. In 1996, she was awarded the Lilli Lehmann Medal by the Mozarteum Foundation in Salzburg, Austria, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the art of singing. In 2002, she was awarded the Noah Greenberg Award by the American Musicological Society, in recognition of her contributions to the performance of early music. Anne's contributions to the world of music have been significant and far-reaching. Her performances have inspired audiences around the world, and her teaching and research have helped to advance our understanding of the music of the past. She continues to be an active performer, teacher, and researcher, and her contributions to the world of music are sure to continue for many years to come.

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