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Conductor  

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Chamber

 

 

Choral

 

Karen Marie Marmer is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant impact in the world of music. Born on May 12, 1985, in New York City, Karen showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of four. Her parents, both music enthusiasts, recognized her talent and encouraged her to pursue her passion. Karen's musical journey began with her enrollment in the Juilliard School's Pre-College Division, where she studied under the tutelage of renowned pianist Yoheved Kaplinsky. She continued her studies at the Juilliard School, where she earned her Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance. Karen then went on to pursue her Master of Music degree at the Manhattan School of Music, where she studied with pianist Jeffrey Cohen. Throughout her career, Karen has performed in numerous prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center. She has also performed internationally in countries such as France, Italy, and Japan. Her performances have been praised for their technical precision, emotional depth, and musicality. One of Karen's most notable performances was her debut recital at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall in 2009. The program featured works by Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, and Liszt, and received critical acclaim. The New York Times praised Karen's "impeccable technique and musical sensitivity," while the New York Concert Review described her as a "pianist of exceptional talent and promise." In addition to her solo performances, Karen has also collaborated with numerous orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the Philadelphia Orchestra. She has worked with renowned conductors such as Alan Gilbert, James Levine, and Michael Tilson Thomas. Karen's talent and hard work have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In 2007, she was awarded the Juilliard School's Arthur Rubinstein Prize, which is given to the most outstanding pianist in the school's graduating class. She was also a recipient of the prestigious Gilmore Young Artist Award in 2010, which recognizes exceptional young pianists who have the potential to become major international artists. In addition to her performing career, Karen is also a dedicated teacher. She has taught at the Juilliard School's Pre-College Division and the Manhattan School of Music's Precollege Division. She is currently on the faculty of the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University. Karen's dedication to music and her exceptional talent have made her one of the most respected and admired classical music artists of her generation. Her performances continue to inspire and captivate audiences around the world, and her contributions to the world of music will undoubtedly be remembered for years to come.

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