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Conductor

 

Lawrence Loh is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant impact in the world of music. He was born in 1971 in Los Angeles, California, and grew up in a family that was passionate about music. His father was a violinist, and his mother was a pianist, which exposed him to music at a young age. Loh began his musical journey by learning the piano at the age of four. He later picked up the violin and the trumpet, which he played in his school's band. He was a talented musician, and his passion for music continued to grow as he got older. After completing high school, Loh attended the University of Southern California, where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree in violin performance. He then went on to pursue a Master of Music degree in orchestral conducting at Indiana University. Loh's talent as a conductor was quickly recognized, and he was appointed as the assistant conductor of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra in 1997. He held this position for three years before being appointed as the associate conductor of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra in 2000. In 2004, Loh was appointed as the music director of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic, a position he held for ten years. During his tenure, he led the orchestra in numerous performances, including the world premiere of Jennifer Higdon's "Concerto for Orchestra." Loh's talent as a conductor continued to be recognized, and he was appointed as the music director of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra's summer season in 2005. He held this position for six years and led the orchestra in numerous performances, including the world premiere of John Adams' "City Noir." In 2011, Loh was appointed as the music director of the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra, a position he held until the orchestra's bankruptcy in 2013. During his tenure, he led the orchestra in numerous performances, including the world premiere of Roberto Sierra's "Fandangos." Loh's talent as a conductor has also been recognized outside of the United States. In 2012, he was appointed as the principal conductor of the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory Orchestra in Singapore. He held this position for three years and led the orchestra in numerous performances, including the world premiere of Chen Zhangyi's "Symphony No. 1." In addition to his work as a conductor, Loh is also a talented violinist. He has performed as a soloist with numerous orchestras, including the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Loh's talent as a conductor has been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In 2005, he was awarded the Helen M. Thompson Award by the League of American Orchestras, which recognizes outstanding young conductors. In 2006, he was awarded the Seaver/National Endowment for the Arts Conductors Award, which recognizes outstanding young conductors in the United States. Loh's talent as a conductor has also been recognized by his peers. In 2012, he was elected as a member of the prestigious American Academy of Conducting at the Aspen Music Festival and School. In addition to his work as a conductor, Loh is also a passionate advocate for music education. He has worked with numerous youth orchestras and has served as a guest conductor for the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America. Loh's talent as a conductor and his passion for music have made him a respected figure in the world of classical music.

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