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Hamish McKeich is a renowned classical music artist from New Zealand. He was born in 1975 in Wellington, New Zealand. From a young age, McKeich showed a keen interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. He later went on to study the clarinet and saxophone, and eventually settled on the trumpet as his primary instrument. McKeich attended the New Zealand School of Music, where he studied under the tutelage of some of the country's most respected musicians. He graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree in 1996 and went on to pursue a career in music. McKeich's career as a classical music artist began in earnest in the late 1990s. He quickly established himself as a talented and versatile musician, capable of playing a wide range of instruments and styles. He became a sought-after performer, playing with some of the country's most prestigious orchestras and ensembles. One of McKeich's early highlights was his performance with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in 1999. He was invited to play the trumpet solo in Mahler's Symphony No. 5, a challenging and technically demanding piece. McKeich's performance was widely praised, and he quickly gained a reputation as one of the country's most talented young musicians. Over the next few years, McKeich continued to perform with a variety of orchestras and ensembles. He also began to branch out into conducting, studying under some of the world's most respected conductors. In 2003, he was appointed as the assistant conductor of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, a position he held for several years. In 2006, McKeich was appointed as the principal conductor of the Vector Wellington Orchestra, one of New Zealand's most respected orchestras. He quickly made a name for himself as a dynamic and innovative conductor, bringing a fresh perspective to the orchestra's performances. Under his leadership, the Vector Wellington Orchestra became known for its exciting and engaging performances, attracting new audiences and critical acclaim. McKeich's career continued to flourish over the next few years. He was invited to conduct a number of international orchestras, including the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra. He also continued to perform as a soloist, playing with a variety of ensembles and orchestras. In 2012, McKeich was appointed as the music director of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, one of the country's most prestigious orchestras. This was a major milestone in his career, and he quickly set about making his mark on the orchestra. He introduced a number of new initiatives, including a series of concerts aimed at introducing classical music to new audiences. Under McKeich's leadership, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra continued to go from strength to strength. The orchestra's performances were widely praised for their energy, passion, and technical excellence. McKeich's innovative programming and dynamic conducting style helped to attract new audiences to the orchestra, and he became one of the country's most respected and admired musicians. Throughout his career, McKeich has received numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to classical music. In 2014, he was awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit for his services to music. He has also been awarded the prestigious SOUNZ Contemporary Award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to New Zealand music.

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