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Classical

 

 

Modern

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Chamber

 

 

Vocal

 

Marcy Rosen is a renowned cellist and chamber musician who has made a significant contribution to the world of classical music. Born in 1951 in Phoenix, Arizona, Rosen began playing the cello at the age of six. She was inspired by her mother, who was a pianist, and her father, who was a music lover. Rosen's parents encouraged her to pursue music, and she began taking lessons with a local cello teacher. Rosen's talent was evident from an early age, and she quickly progressed in her studies. She attended the Juilliard School in New York City, where she studied with Leonard Rose, one of the most prominent cellists of the 20th century. Rosen also studied with Channing Robbins and Bernard Greenhouse, both of whom were influential in her development as a musician. After completing her studies at Juilliard, Rosen embarked on a career as a professional cellist. She quickly established herself as a sought-after performer, and she has since performed with many of the world's leading orchestras and chamber ensembles. Rosen has also been a member of several prominent chamber groups, including the Mendelssohn String Quartet and the Da Capo Chamber Players. One of Rosen's most significant achievements was her tenure as the cellist of the Mendelssohn String Quartet. She joined the group in 1997 and remained a member until its disbandment in 2010. During her time with the quartet, Rosen performed in some of the world's most prestigious concert halls, including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. She also recorded several critically acclaimed albums with the quartet, including a complete cycle of Beethoven's string quartets. In addition to her work with the Mendelssohn String Quartet, Rosen has also been a member of the Da Capo Chamber Players since 1980. The group is known for its innovative programming and has commissioned and premiered many new works by contemporary composers. Rosen has also collaborated with many other chamber ensembles, including the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, the Boston Chamber Music Society, and the Chamber Music Northwest Festival. Rosen's solo career has also been impressive. She has performed as a soloist with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the Philadelphia Orchestra. She has also recorded several solo albums, including a recording of Bach's cello suites that was praised for its technical mastery and emotional depth. Throughout her career, Rosen has received many awards and honors. She was a recipient of the Avery Fisher Career Grant in 1986, which is awarded to outstanding young musicians who show exceptional promise for a career in classical music. She has also been awarded the Andrew Wolf Chamber Music Award and the Classical Recording Foundation Award. In addition to her performing career, Rosen is also a dedicated teacher. She has taught at many prestigious institutions, including the Juilliard School, the Manhattan School of Music, and the University of Delaware. She is currently a professor of cello at the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College in New York City. Rosen's contributions to the world of classical music have been significant. She has performed with some of the world's leading orchestras and chamber ensembles, recorded several critically acclaimed albums, and received numerous awards and honors.

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