Role

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Composer Conductor Performer

Birth

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June 17, 1954 in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Period

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Contemporary

 

 

Modern

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Orchestral

 

Emilio Pomárico is a renowned conductor in the world of classical music. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1958, Pomárico began his musical journey at a young age. He studied piano and composition at the National Conservatory of Music in Buenos Aires before moving to Europe to further his studies. In 1984, Pomárico moved to Italy to study conducting at the Accademia Chigiana in Siena. He also studied with renowned conductors such as Franco Ferrara and Sergiu Celibidache. Pomárico quickly made a name for himself in Italy, conducting orchestras such as the Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI and the Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala. Pomárico's talent and dedication to his craft led to numerous opportunities to conduct orchestras around the world. In 1992, he made his debut with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, and in 1994, he conducted the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. He has also conducted the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam, the Orchestre National de France in Paris, and the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra. One of Pomárico's most notable performances was his 2005 debut with the New York Philharmonic. He conducted a program that included works by Stravinsky, Ligeti, and Bartók. The New York Times praised Pomárico's "precision and clarity" and noted that he "brought out the music's rhythmic vitality and textural richness." Pomárico has also been recognized for his work in contemporary music. He has conducted premieres of works by composers such as Salvatore Sciarrino, Helmut Lachenmann, and György Ligeti. In 2003, he conducted the premiere of Sciarrino's "Infinito nero" at the Venice Biennale, which was later recorded and released on CD. In addition to his work as a conductor, Pomárico is also a respected teacher. He has taught conducting at the Accademia Chigiana in Siena and the Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln in Germany. He has also given masterclasses at institutions such as the Juilliard School in New York and the Royal Academy of Music in London. Pomárico's talent and dedication have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In 1999, he was awarded the Abbiati Prize for Best Conductor in Italy. He has also been awarded the Premio Franco Abbiati and the Premio della Critica Musicale "Franco Abbiati" for his recordings. In 2010, Pomárico was appointed the principal conductor of the Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI in Turin, Italy. He held this position until 2014, during which time he led the orchestra in numerous performances and recordings. Today, Pomárico continues to conduct orchestras around the world and is highly regarded for his interpretations of contemporary music. His dedication to his craft and his ability to bring out the best in orchestras have made him one of the most respected conductors of his generation.

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