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Composer Conductor

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Romantic

 

 

Contemporary

 

 

Modern

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Avant-Garde

 

 

Chamber

 

 

Concerto

 

 

Orchestral

 

Micha Hamel is a Dutch composer, poet, and conductor who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. Born on July 28, 1970, in Amsterdam, Hamel grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a composer, and his mother was a singer, which exposed him to music from an early age. Hamel started playing the piano at the age of six and later learned to play the violin and the guitar. Hamel studied composition at the Amsterdam Conservatory, where he was taught by Ton de Leeuw and Theo Loevendie. He also studied conducting with Kenneth Montgomery and David Porcelijn. After completing his studies, Hamel worked as a composer and conductor, and his works were performed by various orchestras and ensembles in the Netherlands and abroad. One of Hamel's most significant works is his opera "Caruso a Cuba," which premiered in 2009 at the Dutch National Opera. The opera tells the story of the famous Italian tenor Enrico Caruso, who travels to Cuba to perform in a concert. The opera combines elements of classical music, jazz, and Cuban music, and it received critical acclaim for its innovative approach to opera. Hamel has also composed several other works for the stage, including the opera "The Tempest," which premiered in 2011 at the Holland Festival. The opera is based on Shakespeare's play of the same name and features a libretto by Frank Siera. The work combines elements of classical music, electronic music, and spoken word, and it has been praised for its originality and creativity. In addition to his work as a composer, Hamel is also a poet and has published several collections of poetry. His poetry often deals with themes of love, loss, and the human condition, and it has been translated into several languages. Hamel has also collaborated with other artists, including the Dutch visual artist Claudy Jongstra, with whom he created the multimedia installation "The Woven Skin" in 2016. Hamel has received several awards and honors for his work, including the prestigious Matthijs Vermeulen Prize in 2002 for his composition "La voix humaine." He has also been awarded the Amsterdam Prize for the Arts and the Charlotte Köhler Prize, among others. In 2013, he was appointed as the composer-in-residence at the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam, where he worked on several new compositions. Hamel is also a respected conductor and has worked with several orchestras and ensembles, including the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra, the Netherlands Chamber Orchestra, and the Asko|Schönberg Ensemble. He has conducted performances of works by composers such as Stravinsky, Debussy, and Ravel, as well as his own compositions. In recent years, Hamel has continued to push the boundaries of classical music, experimenting with new forms and styles. His work often combines elements of different genres, including classical music, jazz, and electronic music, and he has been praised for his ability to create works that are both innovative and accessible. Overall, Micha Hamel is a talented and versatile artist who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. His works are characterized by their originality, creativity, and emotional depth, and he continues to inspire and challenge audiences around the world.

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