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Composer Conductor  

Period

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Contemporary

Genre

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Avant-Garde

 

 

Chamber

 

Roger Zahab is a renowned American composer, conductor, and violinist who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. Born on August 22, 1951, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Zahab grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a violinist, and his mother was a pianist. Zahab started playing the violin at the age of six and showed exceptional talent from an early age. Zahab received his Bachelor of Music degree from the Cleveland Institute of Music in 1973, where he studied with David Cerone. He then went on to earn his Master of Music degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1975, where he studied with Paul Rolland. Zahab continued his studies at the University of California, San Diego, where he earned his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in 1983, studying with Roger Reynolds. Throughout his career, Zahab has been recognized for his exceptional talent and contributions to the world of classical music. In 1982, he was awarded the Rome Prize in Music Composition, which allowed him to spend a year in Rome studying and composing. In 1990, he was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship, which allowed him to continue his work as a composer. In 2001, he was awarded the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Creative Achievement Award for his contributions to the arts in Pittsburgh. As a composer, Zahab has written numerous works for a variety of ensembles, including orchestras, chamber groups, and solo performers. His compositions are known for their complexity and innovative use of musical techniques. Some of his most notable works include "The Light of Three Mornings," "The Garden of Forking Paths," and "The Glass Bead Game." In addition to his work as a composer, Zahab is also an accomplished conductor and violinist. He has conducted numerous orchestras and ensembles, including the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the Cleveland Orchestra, and the San Diego Symphony Orchestra. As a violinist, he has performed with a variety of ensembles, including the Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble and the San Diego Symphony Orchestra. Zahab has also been involved in music education throughout his career. He has taught at a variety of institutions, including the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, and the University of California, San Diego. He has also been a guest lecturer and conductor at numerous universities and music festivals around the world. Throughout his career, Zahab has received numerous accolades for his contributions to the world of classical music. In 2011, he was awarded the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra's Composer of the Year award. In 2015, he was awarded the American Academy of Arts and Letters Music Award, which is given to outstanding composers of contemporary classical music. In conclusion, Roger Zahab is a highly accomplished composer, conductor, and violinist who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. His innovative compositions and exceptional talent have earned him numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. Zahab's dedication to music education and his commitment to pushing the boundaries of classical music have made him a respected figure in the world of music.

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