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Composer Conductor  

Birth

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August 27, 1956 in San Francisco, CA

 

Constantine Orbelian is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. He was born on May 28, 1956, in San Francisco, California, to Armenian parents. His father, Ruben Orbelian, was a composer and conductor, and his mother, Lala, was a pianist. From a young age, Constantine was exposed to music and began playing the piano at the age of five. Orbelian's musical talent was evident from an early age, and he began performing in public at the age of nine. He studied at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and later at the Juilliard School in New York City. He also studied with renowned pianist and conductor, Herbert von Karajan. Orbelian's career as a conductor began in the early 1980s when he was appointed as the music director of the Moscow Chamber Orchestra. He was the first American to hold this position, and he quickly gained recognition for his exceptional talent and musicality. Under his leadership, the orchestra gained international acclaim and performed in some of the world's most prestigious concert halls. In addition to his work with the Moscow Chamber Orchestra, Orbelian has conducted many other orchestras around the world, including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the London Symphony Orchestra, the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra. He has also conducted numerous opera productions, including productions at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow and the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg. Orbelian has also made a name for himself as a pianist and has performed as a soloist with many orchestras around the world. He has recorded several albums as a pianist, including his critically acclaimed album, "Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff Piano Concertos," which was released in 1991. One of Orbelian's most significant achievements was his work as the conductor and music director of the Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra. He held this position from 2005 to 2010 and was instrumental in bringing the orchestra to international prominence. During his tenure, he led the orchestra on several international tours and recorded several albums with them. Orbelian has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career. In 1992, he was awarded the title of Honored Artist of Russia, and in 2002, he was awarded the Order of Friendship by the Russian government. He has also received several Grammy nominations for his recordings, including his album "Baroque Treasury," which was nominated for Best Classical Crossover Album in 2005. In addition to his work as a conductor and pianist, Orbelian is also a composer and arranger. He has written several works for orchestra, including his "Symphony No. 1," which was premiered by the Moscow Chamber Orchestra in 1995. He has also arranged several works for orchestra, including his arrangement of Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue," which has been performed by orchestras around the world. Orbelian's contributions to the world of classical music have been significant, and his talent and musicality have earned him a place among the world's most respected conductors and pianists. His dedication to his craft and his commitment to bringing classical music to audiences around the world have made him a true ambassador for the art form.

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