Period

:

Romantic

 

 

Contemporary

 

 

Modern

Genre

:

Chamber

 

 

Film

 

 

Orchestral

 

 

Vocal

 

Michael Parloff is a renowned flutist and conductor who has made a significant contribution to the world of classical music. Born on August 22, 1954, in New York City, Parloff grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a violinist, and his mother was a pianist. Parloff started playing the flute at the age of nine and quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument. Parloff's early musical education was under the tutelage of Julius Baker, the principal flutist of the New York Philharmonic. He later studied at the Juilliard School, where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree. Parloff continued his studies at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, where he studied with the legendary flutist Marcel Moyse. In 1977, Parloff joined the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra as its principal flutist, a position he held for 15 years. During his tenure at the Met, Parloff performed in numerous productions, including Wagner's "Ring Cycle" and Verdi's "Otello." He also appeared as a soloist with the orchestra, performing works by Mozart, Bach, and Vivaldi. In addition to his work with the Met, Parloff has performed with many other orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the Philadelphia Orchestra. He has also been a guest artist at numerous music festivals, including the Marlboro Music Festival and the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival. Parloff's talent as a flutist has earned him many accolades throughout his career. In 1982, he was awarded the Avery Fisher Career Grant, which recognizes outstanding young musicians. He has also been a recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts Solo Recitalist Grant and the Naumburg Chamber Music Award. In addition to his work as a flutist, Parloff is also an accomplished conductor. He has conducted many orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. He has also been the music director of the New York Chamber Symphony and the New York Repertory Orchestra. Parloff's conducting career has also included work in the opera world. He has conducted productions at the Metropolitan Opera, the New York City Opera, and the Santa Fe Opera. He has also been a guest conductor at the Aspen Music Festival and the Tanglewood Music Festival. Parloff's contributions to the world of classical music have not gone unnoticed. In 2010, he was awarded the National Flute Association's Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the flute community. He has also been a recipient of the New York Flute Club's Distinguished Service Award. Parloff's dedication to music education has also been a significant part of his career. He has taught at many institutions, including the Juilliard School, the Manhattan School of Music, and the New England Conservatory of Music. He has also been a guest lecturer at many universities, including Harvard, Yale, and Columbia. In addition to his teaching, Parloff has also been involved in many educational outreach programs. He has worked with the New York Philharmonic's Education Department, the Metropolitan Opera Guild, and the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center to bring classical music to young audiences. Parloff's commitment to music education and his contributions to the world of classical music have made him a respected figure in the music community.

More....