Role

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Conductor  

Period

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Baroque

 

 

Romantic

 

 

Modern

Genre

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Choral

 

 

Vocal

 

Colm Carey is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music through his exceptional skills as an organist, harpsichordist, and conductor. Born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1968, Carey showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. He later switched to the organ and quickly developed a passion for the instrument. Carey's talent was recognized early on, and he was awarded a scholarship to study at the Royal Irish Academy of Music in Dublin. He continued his studies at the Royal Academy of Music in London, where he was awarded the prestigious LRAM diploma in organ performance. Carey also studied with renowned organists such as Marie-Claire Alain, Jean Boyer, and Luigi Ferdinando Tagliavini. Throughout his career, Carey has performed in some of the world's most prestigious venues, including the Royal Albert Hall, St. Paul's Cathedral, and Westminster Abbey in London, the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, and the Sydney Opera House in Australia. He has also performed with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. One of Carey's most notable performances was his solo recital at the Royal Festival Hall in London in 1997. The concert was highly acclaimed by critics and established Carey as one of the leading organists of his generation. He has also performed at numerous international music festivals, including the Edinburgh International Festival, the Salzburg Festival, and the Bach Festival in Leipzig. In addition to his work as a performer, Carey is also a respected conductor and has worked with a number of orchestras and choirs. He has conducted the London Mozart Players, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and the BBC Singers, among others. Carey is also a sought-after teacher and has taught at a number of prestigious institutions, including the Royal Academy of Music in London and the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York. Carey has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. In 1994, he was awarded the prestigious Prix d'Excellence by the Royal Academy of Music, and in 1997, he was awarded the Worshipful Company of Musicians' Silver Medal. He has also been awarded the Royal Philharmonic Society's Instrumentalist Award and the Diapason d'Or award for his recordings. Carey's recordings have received critical acclaim and have been praised for their technical excellence and musical sensitivity. His recordings of the complete organ works of J.S. Bach have been particularly well-received and have been described as "definitive" by critics. Carey has also recorded works by other composers, including Handel, Mendelssohn, and Franck. In addition to his work as a performer and conductor, Carey is also a composer and has written a number of works for organ and choir. His compositions have been performed by a number of choirs and orchestras, including the BBC Singers and the London Mozart Players. Carey's contribution to the world of classical music has been significant, and his exceptional talent as an organist, harpsichordist, and conductor has earned him a place among the world's leading musicians. His performances and recordings have been praised for their technical excellence and musical sensitivity, and his compositions have been performed by some of the world's leading choirs and orchestras.

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