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November 15, 1980 in Northampton, MA

 

Adam Schoenberg is a contemporary classical music composer who was born on November 15, 1980, in Northampton, Massachusetts. He grew up in a musical family, with his father being a composer and his mother a pianist. Schoenberg began playing the piano at the age of four and later learned to play the trumpet and guitar. Schoenberg attended Oberlin College and Conservatory, where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree in composition and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. He then went on to earn a Master of Music degree in composition from The Juilliard School, where he studied with Robert Beaser and John Corigliano. Schoenberg's music is known for its accessibility and emotional depth. He draws inspiration from a wide range of sources, including literature, art, and nature. His compositions often feature lush harmonies, intricate rhythms, and soaring melodies. One of Schoenberg's early works, "Finding Rothko," was inspired by the paintings of Mark Rothko. The piece is a four-movement work for string quartet that evokes the colors and moods of Rothko's paintings. It was premiered by the Calder Quartet in 2006 and has since been performed by numerous ensembles around the world. In 2010, Schoenberg composed "American Symphony," a work for orchestra that celebrates the diversity and energy of American culture. The piece was commissioned by the Kansas City Symphony and premiered under the baton of Michael Stern. It has since been performed by orchestras across the United States, including the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and the National Symphony Orchestra. Schoenberg's most famous work to date is "Picture Studies," a cycle of ten pieces for piano inspired by the photographs of Cindy Sherman. The work was commissioned by the Van Cliburn Foundation and premiered by pianist Andrew Tyson in 2017. Each piece in the cycle is named after a photograph by Sherman and captures the mood and atmosphere of the image. In addition to his work as a composer, Schoenberg is also an active educator. He has taught at the University of California, Los Angeles, and the Aspen Music Festival and School. He is currently on the faculty of the Colburn School in Los Angeles. Schoenberg has received numerous awards and honors for his work, including the Charles Ives Fellowship from the American Academy of Arts and Letters and the ASCAP Morton Gould Young Composer Award. His music has been performed by some of the world's leading ensembles, including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the New York Philharmonic, and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Overall, Adam Schoenberg is a talented and versatile composer who has made a significant contribution to the world of classical music. His music is accessible, emotional, and deeply personal, and it has touched the hearts of audiences around the world.

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