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Conductor

 

Daniel Cohen is a renowned conductor and violinist who has made a significant impact on the classical music scene. Born in Israel in 1985, Cohen began playing the violin at the age of six and quickly showed a natural talent for music. He went on to study at the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance, where he was mentored by renowned violinist Isaac Stern. Cohen's early career was marked by a series of impressive accomplishments. In 2005, he won first prize at the Aviv Competition, one of Israel's most prestigious music competitions. He went on to perform as a soloist with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, and the Haifa Symphony Orchestra, among others. In 2009, Cohen decided to shift his focus to conducting. He studied with renowned conductors such as Zubin Mehta and Daniel Barenboim, and quickly established himself as a rising star in the conducting world. In 2013, he was appointed as the principal conductor of the Jersey Chamber Orchestra, a position he held until 2016. Cohen's conducting career has been marked by a series of impressive performances and collaborations. In 2014, he conducted the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in a performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, which was broadcast live on Israeli television. He has also conducted the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, the BBC Symphony Orchestra, and the Orchestre de Paris, among others. One of Cohen's most notable collaborations was with the world-renowned pianist Martha Argerich. In 2015, he conducted Argerich and the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in a performance of Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1, which was met with critical acclaim. Cohen has also been recognized for his work as a conductor. In 2015, he was awarded the Charles Schiff Conducting Award, which is given to promising young conductors. He was also a finalist in the 2017 Malko Competition, one of the most prestigious conducting competitions in the world. In addition to his work as a conductor, Cohen has continued to perform as a violinist. He has performed as a soloist with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, and the Haifa Symphony Orchestra, among others. He has also performed in chamber music ensembles, including the Jerusalem Quartet and the Argerich-Cohen Duo. Cohen's repertoire as a conductor is wide-ranging, encompassing works from the classical, romantic, and modern periods. He has a particular affinity for the music of Gustav Mahler, and has conducted several of Mahler's symphonies with various orchestras. Cohen is also committed to promoting new music. He has conducted world premieres of works by contemporary composers such as Avner Dorman and Shulamit Ran. He has also collaborated with the Israeli composer Gil Shohat on several projects, including a new opera based on the life of the biblical figure Samson. Cohen's conducting style is characterized by his attention to detail and his ability to bring out the nuances of a piece of music. He is known for his ability to communicate with musicians and to create a collaborative and supportive atmosphere in rehearsals and performances. In recent years, Cohen has taken on several high-profile positions. In 2019, he was appointed as the principal conductor of the Orquestra Sinfónica do Porto Casa da Música in Portugal. He also serves as the principal guest conductor of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra in Australia.

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