Role

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Composer Conductor  

Country

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Austria

Birth

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November 23, 1954 in Vienna, Austria

Genre

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Choral

 

 

Concerto

 

 

Orchestral

 

Martin Haselböck is a renowned Austrian conductor, organist, and composer who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. Born on August 23, 1954, in Vienna, Austria, Haselböck showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of four. He later studied the organ and composition at the Vienna Academy of Music, where he graduated with honors. Haselböck's career as a musician began in the early 1980s when he started performing as an organist in various concerts and festivals across Europe. He quickly gained recognition for his exceptional skills and was soon invited to perform in some of the most prestigious venues in the world, including the Royal Albert Hall in London, the Musikverein in Vienna, and the Philharmonie de Paris. In addition to his work as an organist, Haselböck also began conducting orchestras in the 1990s. He made his debut as a conductor with the Vienna Chamber Orchestra in 1991 and has since conducted many other orchestras, including the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the London Symphony Orchestra. One of the highlights of Haselböck's career as a conductor was his appointment as the principal conductor of the Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne in 2011. During his tenure, he led the orchestra in many successful performances and recordings, including a critically acclaimed recording of Mozart's Requiem. Haselböck is also a prolific composer and has written many works for organ, orchestra, and chamber ensembles. His compositions have been performed by some of the world's leading musicians and have been featured in many festivals and concerts. Throughout his career, Haselböck has received many awards and honors for his contributions to classical music. In 1996, he was awarded the Austrian Cross of Honor for Science and Art, and in 2006, he received the Golden Medal of the City of Vienna. He has also been awarded the Prix Caecilia, the Diapason d'Or, and the Echo Klassik Award for his recordings. In addition to his work as a musician, Haselböck is also a respected musicologist and has written many articles and books on the history of music. He is particularly interested in the music of the Baroque and Classical periods and has conducted extensive research on the works of composers such as Bach, Handel, and Mozart. Haselböck's contributions to classical music have been significant, and his work as a conductor, organist, and composer has earned him a place among the most respected musicians of his generation. His passion for music and his dedication to his craft continue to inspire audiences and musicians around the world.

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