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Conductor

 

Kazem Abdullah is a renowned conductor and composer in the world of classical music. Born in the United States in 1980, Abdullah grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a violinist and his mother was a pianist, and they both encouraged him to pursue a career in music. Abdullah began his musical training at a young age, studying piano and violin. He later attended the Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan, where he studied conducting with David Effron. After graduating from high school, Abdullah went on to study at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, where he studied with Otto-Werner Mueller. Abdullah's career as a conductor began to take off in the early 2000s. He served as the assistant conductor of the Florida Orchestra from 2003 to 2005, and then as the assistant conductor of the Louisville Orchestra from 2005 to 2007. In 2007, he was appointed the assistant conductor of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, a position he held until 2010. During his time in Indianapolis, Abdullah made a name for himself as a rising star in the world of classical music. He conducted a number of high-profile performances, including a concert featuring the music of John Williams, and a performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. He also worked closely with the orchestra's education department, conducting a number of concerts for young audiences. In 2010, Abdullah was appointed the music director of the City of Aachen Symphony Orchestra in Germany. This was a major milestone in his career, as it was his first appointment as a music director. During his time in Aachen, Abdullah led the orchestra in a number of critically acclaimed performances, including a concert featuring the music of Richard Strauss, and a performance of Mahler's Symphony No. 2. Abdullah's success in Aachen led to a number of other high-profile appointments. In 2014, he was appointed the principal conductor of the Symphony Orchestra of the City of Birmingham in England. This was a major coup for Abdullah, as the Symphony Orchestra of the City of Birmingham is one of the most prestigious orchestras in the world. During his time in Birmingham, Abdullah continued to build his reputation as one of the most talented conductors of his generation. He conducted a number of high-profile performances, including a concert featuring the music of Gustav Mahler, and a performance of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9. He also worked closely with the orchestra's education department, conducting a number of concerts for young audiences. In addition to his work as a conductor, Abdullah is also an accomplished composer. He has written a number of works for orchestra, including a symphony and a piano concerto. His music has been performed by orchestras around the world, including the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and the Symphony Orchestra of the City of Birmingham. Abdullah's talent and hard work have not gone unnoticed. He has received a number of awards and honors throughout his career, including the Bruno Walter Memorial Foundation Conducting Award and the Sir Georg Solti Conducting Award. He has also been named one of the "Top 30 Professionals Under 30" by Musical America. Today, Abdullah is considered one of the most talented and exciting conductors of his generation. He continues to conduct orchestras around the world, and his music continues to be performed by some of the most prestigious orchestras in the world.

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