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Contemporary

 

 

Modern

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Chamber

 

 

Film

 

Frank Cassara is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of percussion. He was born in New York City in 1953 and grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a jazz drummer, and his mother was a classical pianist. Cassara was exposed to music from a young age and began playing the drums at the age of six. Cassara's talent for percussion was evident from an early age, and he began studying with some of the best percussionists in the world. He attended the Juilliard School in New York City, where he studied with Saul Goodman, the principal timpanist of the New York Philharmonic. He also studied with Morris Goldenberg, a renowned percussionist and teacher. After completing his studies at Juilliard, Cassara began his professional career as a percussionist. He quickly established himself as one of the best percussionists in the world and began performing with some of the most prestigious orchestras in the world. He has performed with the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the London Symphony Orchestra, among others. Cassara's performances have been praised for their technical skill and musicality. He is known for his ability to bring out the nuances of a piece of music and for his ability to create a wide range of sounds and textures on the percussion instruments. He has also been praised for his ability to work well with other musicians and for his ability to blend in with the orchestra. In addition to his work as a performer, Cassara is also a respected teacher and mentor. He has taught at the Juilliard School, the Manhattan School of Music, and the Yale School of Music. He has also given masterclasses and workshops around the world, sharing his knowledge and expertise with aspiring percussionists. Cassara has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career. In 1980, he was awarded the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, which is given to outstanding young musicians who show exceptional promise for the future. He has also been awarded the National Endowment for the Arts Solo Recitalist Fellowship and the Percussive Arts Society Lifetime Achievement Award. One of the highlights of Cassara's career was his performance of Steve Reich's "Drumming" at the Lincoln Center in New York City in 1998. The performance was a collaboration between Cassara and the percussion ensemble Nexus, and it was praised for its energy and precision. The performance was later released on CD and DVD and has become a classic in the world of percussion music. Another highlight of Cassara's career was his performance of John Cage's "Third Construction" at the Tanglewood Music Festival in 2002. The performance was a tribute to Cage, who had passed away the previous year, and it was praised for its creativity and innovation. Cassara's performance was later released on CD and has become a classic in the world of contemporary classical music. Cassara continues to perform and teach, and he remains a respected figure in the world of percussion. His contributions to the world of classical music have been significant, and his legacy will continue to inspire future generations of percussionists.

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