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Conductor

 

Titus Engel is a renowned conductor and composer in the world of classical music. Born in 1977 in Frankfurt, Germany, Engel showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. He later studied conducting and composition at the Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst in Frankfurt, where he received his diploma in 2002. Engel's career as a conductor began in 2003 when he was appointed as the assistant conductor of the Frankfurt Opera. He quickly gained recognition for his talent and was soon invited to conduct orchestras and operas throughout Europe. In 2006, he made his debut at the Salzburg Festival, conducting the world premiere of Georg Friedrich Haas's opera "Melancholia." Since then, Engel has conducted numerous premieres and has worked with some of the most prestigious orchestras and opera houses in the world, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Vienna Philharmonic, the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, and the Bavarian State Opera. He has also collaborated with many contemporary composers, including Helmut Lachenmann, Wolfgang Rihm, and Rebecca Saunders. One of Engel's most notable performances was his 2012 debut with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, where he conducted a program of works by György Ligeti, Pierre Boulez, and Anton Webern. The performance was widely praised by critics, with The Guardian describing Engel as "a conductor of rare intelligence and sensitivity." In addition to his work as a conductor, Engel is also an accomplished composer. His compositions have been performed by many leading ensembles, including the Ensemble Modern, the Arditti Quartet, and the Klangforum Wien. His music is known for its intricate textures and use of extended techniques, and has been described as "a fascinating blend of the avant-garde and the traditional." Engel has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career, including the German Music Critics' Award, the Ernst von Siemens Music Foundation Composers' Prize, and the Salzburg Festival Young Conductors Award. He is also a member of the Akademie der Künste in Berlin. Despite his many achievements, Engel remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He is known for his meticulous preparation and attention to detail, and is highly respected by his colleagues and peers. As he continues to push the boundaries of classical music, there is no doubt that Titus Engel will remain a major force in the world of music for many years to come.

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