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Baroque

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Chamber

 

 

Choral

 

 

Keyboard

 

 

Opera

 

 

Vocal

 

Brent Wissick is a renowned cellist and viola da gamba player who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. Born in 1951 in New York City, Wissick grew up in a family of musicians and was exposed to music from a young age. His father was a violinist and his mother was a pianist, and they encouraged him to pursue music as a career. Wissick began his musical training on the cello at the age of six and quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument. He went on to study at the Juilliard School in New York City, where he received his Bachelor of Music degree. He then continued his studies at the Yale School of Music, where he earned his Master of Music degree. After completing his studies, Wissick began his professional career as a cellist, performing with various orchestras and ensembles. However, he soon became interested in the viola da gamba, a stringed instrument that was popular in the Renaissance and Baroque periods. He began studying the instrument and soon became one of the leading performers on the viola da gamba in the United States. Wissick has performed with many of the world's leading orchestras and ensembles, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, and the London Symphony Orchestra. He has also performed as a soloist and chamber musician, collaborating with some of the most renowned musicians in the world. One of the highlights of Wissick's career was his performance at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. He was chosen to perform the national anthem on the cello at the opening ceremony, which was watched by millions of people around the world. Wissick has also been recognized for his contributions to the world of classical music. He has received numerous awards and honors, including the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, which is awarded to outstanding young musicians who show exceptional promise for the future. In addition to his performing career, Wissick is also a respected music educator. He has taught at several universities, including the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he is currently a professor of music. He has also written several books on music and has served as a judge for several music competitions. Wissick's contributions to the world of classical music have been significant, and he continues to inspire and educate musicians around the world. His passion for music and his dedication to his craft have made him one of the most respected and admired musicians of his generation.

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