Role

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Composer Conductor  

Birth

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May 6, 1987 in Berkeley, CA

 

Teddy Abrams is a young and talented American conductor, pianist, and composer who has made a name for himself in the classical music world. Born on September 27, 1987, in Berkeley, California, Abrams grew up in a musical family and began playing the piano at a young age. His parents were both musicians, and his father was a conductor, so music was always a part of his life. As a child, Abrams was drawn to a wide variety of music, from classical to jazz to rock. He was particularly interested in improvisation and composition, and he began writing his own music at a young age. He also showed a talent for conducting, and he conducted his first orchestra when he was just 10 years old. After graduating from high school, Abrams attended the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, where he studied conducting with Otto-Werner Mueller and piano with Eleanor Sokoloff. He also studied composition with Jennifer Higdon and Ned Rorem. While at Curtis, Abrams founded the Curtis Symphony Orchestra, which he conducted for two years. After graduating from Curtis, Abrams went on to study at the Aspen Music Festival and School, where he was a conducting fellow. He also studied at the New World Symphony in Miami Beach, where he was a conducting fellow for two years. In 2011, Abrams was appointed as the assistant conductor of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, where he worked under the guidance of music director Leonard Slatkin. He quickly made a name for himself in Detroit, and he was soon appointed as the orchestra's resident conductor. In this role, he conducted a wide variety of concerts, including classical, pops, and family concerts. In addition to his work with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Abrams has also conducted many other orchestras around the world. He has conducted the San Francisco Symphony, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, and many others. In addition to his work as a conductor, Abrams is also an accomplished pianist and composer. He has performed as a soloist with many orchestras, and he has also performed as a chamber musician. He has composed music for a wide variety of ensembles, including orchestras, chamber groups, and soloists. One of the highlights of Abrams' career was his appointment as the music director of the Louisville Orchestra in 2014. At the time, the orchestra was struggling financially, and Abrams was tasked with revitalizing it. He quickly got to work, and he implemented a number of innovative programs and initiatives that helped to bring the orchestra back to life. Under Abrams' leadership, the Louisville Orchestra has become known for its innovative programming and its commitment to community engagement. Abrams has worked to bring classical music to new audiences, and he has collaborated with a wide variety of artists and organizations to create unique and exciting concerts. In addition to his work with the Louisville Orchestra, Abrams is also the artistic director of the Britt Music and Arts Festival in Oregon. He has also served as a guest conductor for many other orchestras around the world. Throughout his career, Abrams has received many awards and honors for his work as a conductor, pianist, and composer. In 2014, he was named one of the "30 Under 30" by Forbes magazine, which recognizes young people who are making a significant impact in their fields.

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