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Composer  

Birth

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1955

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Chamber

 

Craig Hultgren is a renowned cellist and composer who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. Born in 1954 in the United States, Hultgren grew up in a family of musicians and was exposed to music from a young age. His father was a pianist and his mother was a singer, and they encouraged him to pursue music as a career. Hultgren began playing the cello at the age of nine and quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument. He studied under several renowned cellists, including Janos Starker and Bernard Greenhouse, and went on to earn a Bachelor of Music degree from Indiana University and a Master of Music degree from Yale University. Throughout his career, Hultgren has performed with some of the world's most prestigious orchestras and ensembles. He has been a member of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, and the New Hampshire Music Festival Orchestra, among others. He has also performed with the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. In addition to his work as a performer, Hultgren is also a prolific composer. He has written numerous pieces for the cello, as well as for other instruments and ensembles. His compositions have been performed by orchestras and ensembles around the world, and he has received numerous awards and accolades for his work. One of Hultgren's most notable performances was his solo recital at Carnegie Hall in 1992. The performance was highly acclaimed by critics and established Hultgren as one of the leading cellists of his generation. He has also performed at other prestigious venues, including the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and the Royal Albert Hall in London. Hultgren has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career. In 1985, he was awarded a National Endowment for the Arts Solo Recitalist Fellowship, and in 1990 he was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to study in Germany. He has also been a recipient of the Alabama State Council on the Arts Individual Artist Fellowship and the Tennessee Arts Commission Individual Artist Fellowship. In addition to his work as a performer and composer, Hultgren is also a dedicated teacher. He has taught at several universities and conservatories, including the University of Alabama, the University of Memphis, and the Sewanee Summer Music Festival. He is known for his innovative teaching methods and has inspired countless students to pursue careers in music. Hultgren's contributions to the world of classical music have been significant and far-reaching. His performances and compositions have inspired audiences around the world, and his dedication to teaching has helped to shape the next generation of musicians. He continues to be an active performer and composer, and his work is sure to be celebrated for many years to come.

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