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Composer Conductor Performer

Birth

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February 22, 1961 in New York City, NY

Period

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Contemporary

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Chamber

 

 

Concerto

 

 

Keyboard

 

Lowell Liebermann is an American composer and pianist who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. Born on February 22, 1961, in New York City, Liebermann grew up in a family of musicians. His mother was a pianist, and his father was a violinist. From a young age, Liebermann showed a keen interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of eight. Liebermann received his early education at the Juilliard School, where he studied piano with Jacob Lateiner and composition with David Diamond. He later went on to study at the Eastman School of Music, where he earned his Bachelor of Music degree in 1982. He then pursued his Master of Music degree at the Juilliard School, where he studied with Vincent Persichetti and Peter Mennin. Liebermann's early compositions were heavily influenced by the music of the Romantic era, particularly that of Sergei Rachmaninoff. His first major work, the Piano Sonata No. 1, was composed when he was just 16 years old. The piece was well-received and helped establish Liebermann as a promising young composer. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Liebermann continued to compose prolifically, producing a wide range of works for various instruments and ensembles. His music is characterized by its lyrical melodies, lush harmonies, and virtuosic piano writing. He has been praised for his ability to blend traditional tonal harmony with modernist techniques, creating a unique and distinctive sound. One of Liebermann's most famous works is his Flute Concerto, which was commissioned by the National Flute Association in 1992. The piece has since become a staple of the flute repertoire and has been performed by numerous soloists and orchestras around the world. The concerto is notable for its intricate interplay between the solo flute and the orchestra, as well as its use of extended techniques such as flutter-tonguing and harmonics. Another notable work by Liebermann is his Symphony No. 2, which was commissioned by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra in 1999. The piece is a grand and sweeping work that showcases Liebermann's skill at orchestration and his ability to create powerful and emotional musical narratives. The symphony has been performed by numerous orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic and the London Symphony Orchestra. In addition to his work as a composer, Liebermann is also an accomplished pianist. He has performed extensively as a soloist and chamber musician, and has recorded several albums of his own music as well as works by other composers. He has been praised for his sensitive and nuanced playing, as well as his ability to bring out the emotional depth and complexity of the music he performs. Liebermann has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career, including the Rome Prize, the Guggenheim Fellowship, and the American Academy of Arts and Letters Award. He has also served as composer-in-residence for several orchestras, including the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and the Pacific Symphony. Today, Liebermann is widely regarded as one of the most important American composers of his generation. His music continues to be performed and recorded by musicians around the world, and his influence on the classical music world is sure to be felt for many years to come.

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