Role

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Composer Conductor  

Birth

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1956

Period

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Contemporary

 

Johnny Reinhard is a renowned classical music artist who has made significant contributions to the world of music. He was born on August 28, 1953, in New York City, United States. Reinhard grew up in a family that was passionate about music, and this played a significant role in shaping his career. Reinhard's love for music began at a young age, and he started playing the clarinet when he was just eight years old. He was a natural talent and quickly became proficient in playing the instrument. Reinhard's parents recognized his talent and encouraged him to pursue a career in music. Reinhard attended the High School of Music and Art in New York City, where he honed his skills in music. He later went on to study at the Manhattan School of Music, where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree in clarinet performance. Reinhard continued his studies at the Juilliard School, where he earned a Master of Music degree in clarinet performance. After completing his studies, Reinhard began his career as a professional musician. He performed with various orchestras and ensembles, including the New York Philharmonic, the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, and the American Symphony Orchestra. Reinhard's talent and dedication to his craft quickly earned him a reputation as one of the most talented clarinetists of his generation. In addition to his work as a performer, Reinhard was also passionate about composing and conducting. He composed several pieces of music, including "The Bell Labs Concerto," which was commissioned by Bell Labs and premiered in 1983. Reinhard also conducted several orchestras and ensembles, including the New York Chamber Symphony and the New York New Music Ensemble. One of Reinhard's most significant contributions to the world of music was his work in promoting the music of Charles Ives. Ives was an American composer who was largely unknown during his lifetime but is now recognized as one of the most important composers of the 20th century. Reinhard was instrumental in bringing Ives' music to a wider audience, and he conducted several performances of Ives' works, including the first complete performance of Ives' Symphony No. 4. Reinhard's dedication to promoting the music of Charles Ives earned him several awards and accolades. In 1992, he received the Charles Ives Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, which is given to individuals who have made significant contributions to American music. Reinhard was also awarded the Ives Medal by the Charles Ives Society in 2001, which is the highest honor given by the society. In addition to his work with Charles Ives' music, Reinhard was also passionate about promoting the music of other American composers. He founded the American Festival of Microtonal Music in 1981, which is dedicated to promoting the use of microtonal music in contemporary classical music. Reinhard has also worked with several other composers, including Harry Partch, Lou Harrison, and Ben Johnston, to promote their music and bring it to a wider audience. Reinhard's dedication to promoting American music has earned him several awards and honors. In 2010, he was awarded the Aaron Copland Award by the Copland House, which is given to individuals who have made significant contributions to American music. Reinhard was also awarded the John Cage Award by the Foundation for Contemporary Arts in 2015, which is given to individuals who have made significant contributions to contemporary music.

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