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Conductor  

 

Anthony Parnther is a renowned classical music artist who has made a name for himself as a conductor, composer, and clarinetist. Born on December 16, 1976, in Los Angeles, California, Parnther grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a jazz pianist, and his mother was a singer, which exposed him to music at an early age. Parnther began playing the clarinet at the age of nine and quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument. He attended the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, where he studied under the tutelage of Yehuda Gilad, a renowned clarinetist and conductor. Parnther continued his education at the University of Southern California, where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Clarinet Performance. After completing his undergraduate studies, Parnther went on to pursue a Master of Music degree in Conducting at the University of California, Los Angeles. During this time, he also studied with some of the most prominent conductors in the world, including Leonard Slatkin, Gustav Meier, and Daniel Lewis. Parnther's career as a conductor began to take off in the early 2000s when he was appointed as the assistant conductor of the San Diego Symphony. He quickly gained recognition for his dynamic and engaging performances, and in 2004, he was appointed as the music director of the Southeast Symphony in Los Angeles. In addition to his work as a conductor, Parnther is also an accomplished composer. He has written music for a variety of ensembles, including orchestras, chamber groups, and soloists. His compositions have been performed by some of the most prestigious orchestras in the world, including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the New York Philharmonic, and the London Symphony Orchestra. Parnther's career highlights include conducting the world premiere of John Williams' "Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra" with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in 2014. He has also conducted the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the San Francisco Symphony, and the National Symphony Orchestra, among others. In addition to his work as a conductor and composer, Parnther is also an accomplished clarinetist. He has performed as a soloist with numerous orchestras, including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the San Diego Symphony, and the Southeast Symphony. He has also recorded several albums as a soloist, including "Anthony Parnther Plays Mozart" and "Anthony Parnther Plays Brahms." Parnther's contributions to the classical music world have not gone unnoticed. He has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career, including the ASCAP Foundation Morton Gould Young Composer Award, the BMI Foundation Jerry Goldsmith Film Scoring Scholarship, and the Los Angeles County Arts Commission Individual Artist Fellowship. In addition to his work as a musician, Parnther is also a dedicated educator. He has served as a faculty member at several universities, including the University of Southern California, the University of California, Los Angeles, and California State University, Northridge. He is also a frequent guest lecturer and has given masterclasses at institutions around the world. In conclusion, Anthony Parnther is a multifaceted classical music artist who has made significant contributions to the world of music as a conductor, composer, and clarinetist.

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