Role

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Conductor Performer

Birth

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March 2, 1955 in Trencín, Slovakia

Genre

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Concerto

 

 

Orchestral

 

Oliver von Dohnanyi is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. He was born on October 12, 1955, in Bratislava, Slovakia, into a family of musicians. His father, Christoph von Dohnanyi, was a famous conductor, and his grandfather, Hans von Dohnanyi, was a composer. Oliver von Dohnanyi began his musical journey at a young age, learning to play the piano and the violin. He later studied conducting at the Vienna Music Academy and the Salzburg Mozarteum. He also attended masterclasses with renowned conductors such as Leonard Bernstein and Herbert von Karajan. Dohnanyi's career as a conductor began in 1980 when he was appointed as the principal conductor of the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra. He held this position for six years and during this time, he conducted numerous concerts and recordings with the orchestra. He also worked as a guest conductor with many other orchestras in Europe and the United States. In 1986, Dohnanyi was appointed as the principal conductor of the Frankfurt Opera, a position he held until 1991. During his tenure, he conducted many successful productions, including Wagner's "Ring" cycle and Verdi's "Don Carlos." He also worked with many renowned singers, including Plácido Domingo and Jessye Norman. Dohnanyi's career continued to flourish, and he was appointed as the principal conductor of the NDR Symphony Orchestra in Hamburg in 1994. He held this position for ten years and during this time, he conducted many successful concerts and recordings with the orchestra. He also worked as a guest conductor with many other orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic and the Vienna Philharmonic. Dohnanyi's talent as a conductor was recognized with many awards and honors throughout his career. In 1991, he was awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany for his contribution to the arts. He was also awarded the Golden Medal of the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra in 1993 and the Golden Medal of the City of Bratislava in 2005. In addition to his work as a conductor, Dohnanyi is also a composer. He has written many works for orchestra, chamber ensembles, and solo instruments. His compositions have been performed by many orchestras and ensembles around the world. Dohnanyi's legacy as a conductor and composer continues to inspire and influence musicians around the world. His dedication to the art of music and his passion for excellence have made him one of the most respected and admired figures in the classical music world.

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