Role

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Composer Conductor  

Country

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United States of America

Birth

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October 29, 1956 in Miami, FL

Genre

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Orchestral

 

David Chesky is a renowned American composer, pianist, and co-founder of Chesky Records. He was born on October 25, 1956, in Miami Beach, Florida, to a family of musicians. His father, Reuben Chesky, was a violinist and conductor, while his mother, Lorraine Chesky, was a pianist and music teacher. David grew up in a musical household and started playing the piano at the age of six. David's parents recognized his talent and enrolled him in the Juilliard School of Music in New York City when he was just 11 years old. He studied piano under the tutelage of Adele Marcus and composition with Vincent Persichetti. David was a prodigious student and graduated from Juilliard at the age of 16. After completing his studies, David began his career as a composer and pianist. He composed music for films, television, and theater productions. He also performed as a pianist in various venues, including Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. In 1986, David co-founded Chesky Records with his brother, Norman Chesky, and his friend, Bob Katz. Chesky Records is a record label that specializes in audiophile recordings of jazz, classical, and world music. David's compositions are known for their unique blend of classical, jazz, and world music influences. He has composed music for orchestras, chamber ensembles, and solo instruments. Some of his notable works include "The New York Variations," "The Venetian Concertos," and "Jazz in the New Harmonic." "The New York Variations" is a piano concerto that was commissioned by the New York Philharmonic and premiered in 1995. "The Venetian Concertos" is a collection of three concertos for violin, cello, and piano that was inspired by David's travels to Venice. "Jazz in the New Harmonic" is a jazz album that features David's compositions and arrangements for a jazz quintet and a string quartet. David's music has been performed by many renowned musicians and orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the Tokyo String Quartet. He has also collaborated with many jazz musicians, including Paquito D'Rivera, Eddie Gomez, and Bob Mintzer. In addition to his work as a composer and pianist, David is also a pioneer in the field of binaural recording. Binaural recording is a technique that captures sound using two microphones placed in the ears of a dummy head. The resulting recordings create a three-dimensional sound that simulates the experience of being in the same room as the performers. David has used this technique to record many of his own compositions and has also produced binaural recordings for other artists on Chesky Records. David has received many awards and honors for his contributions to music. He was awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship in 1994 and the National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship in 1995. He has also been nominated for several Grammy Awards for his recordings on Chesky Records. In conclusion, David Chesky is a prolific composer, pianist, and co-founder of Chesky Records. He has composed music for orchestras, chamber ensembles, and jazz ensembles, and his music is known for its unique blend of classical, jazz, and world music influences. He is also a pioneer in the field of binaural recording and has received many awards and honors for his contributions to music. David's legacy as a composer and musician continues to inspire and influence musicians around the world.

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