Role

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Conductor  

Birth

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March 7, 1945 in Edinburgh, Scotland

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Concerto

 

Nicholas Kraemer is a renowned conductor and harpsichordist in the world of classical music. He was born on May 27, 1945, in Bath, England. Kraemer grew up in a musical family, and his father was a professional violinist. He began playing the piano at a young age and later learned to play the harpsichord. Kraemer studied music at the University of Cambridge, where he was a choral scholar at King's College. He later continued his studies at the Royal College of Music in London, where he studied harpsichord with Thurston Dart. Kraemer also studied conducting with John Eliot Gardiner and Christopher Hogwood. In the early years of his career, Kraemer worked as a harpsichordist and continuo player with various ensembles, including the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields and the English Baroque Soloists. He also worked as a conductor with the English National Opera and the Glyndebourne Festival Opera. Kraemer's breakthrough as a conductor came in 1984 when he was appointed the artistic director of the English Concert, a period-instrument orchestra. He held this position for ten years and led the ensemble in numerous recordings and performances. During his tenure, the English Concert became one of the leading period-instrument orchestras in the world. Kraemer has also worked as a guest conductor with many other orchestras, including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. He has conducted operas at the Royal Opera House in London, the Metropolitan Opera in New York, and the Glyndebourne Festival Opera. One of Kraemer's most notable performances was his conducting of Handel's Messiah at the Royal Albert Hall in London in 2009. The performance was broadcast live on television and received critical acclaim. Kraemer has also conducted many other works by Handel, including his operas and oratorios. Kraemer has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career. In 2005, he was awarded the Handel Prize by the Handel Institute in London for his contributions to the performance of Handel's music. He was also awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Bath in 2010. In addition to his work as a conductor, Kraemer is also a respected harpsichordist and continuo player. He has recorded many works for harpsichord, including Bach's Goldberg Variations and Handel's Suites for Harpsichord. He has also performed as a soloist with many orchestras, including the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields and the English Baroque Soloists. Kraemer is known for his expertise in Baroque and Classical music, particularly the works of Handel and Bach. He is highly regarded for his ability to bring out the nuances and subtleties of these works, and his performances are known for their clarity and precision. In recent years, Kraemer has continued to perform and record extensively. He has recorded several albums with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, including a recording of Mozart's Piano Concertos. He has also conducted many performances of Handel's operas, including Giulio Cesare and Rodelinda. In conclusion, Nicholas Kraemer is a highly respected conductor and harpsichordist in the world of classical music. He has had a long and distinguished career, and his contributions to the performance of Baroque and Classical music are widely recognized.

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