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in La Jolla, CA

 

Ori Kam is a renowned classical music artist who has made a name for himself as a violist. Born in Israel in 1975, Kam grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a cellist, and his mother was a pianist. Kam began playing the violin at the age of six, but he soon switched to the viola, which he found to be a more expressive instrument. Kam's talent was evident from a young age, and he quickly became a sought-after performer. He studied at the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance, where he was mentored by violist David Chen. Kam went on to study at the Juilliard School in New York, where he was a student of Pinchas Zukerman. Kam's career took off in the late 1990s, when he won several prestigious awards, including the Young Concert Artists International Auditions and the Avery Fisher Career Grant. These awards helped to establish Kam as one of the most promising young musicians of his generation. Kam has performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the New York Philharmonic, and the London Symphony Orchestra. He has also collaborated with some of the most renowned conductors, such as Daniel Barenboim, Zubin Mehta, and Simon Rattle. One of Kam's most memorable performances was his debut with the Berlin Philharmonic in 2001. He performed the solo part in Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante for Violin, Viola, and Orchestra, alongside violinist Nikolaj Znaider. The performance was a huge success, and Kam received a standing ovation from the audience. Kam is also a passionate chamber musician, and he has performed with some of the most celebrated ensembles, such as the Guarneri Quartet and the Jerusalem Quartet. He is a founding member of the Israeli Chamber Project, a group that aims to promote Israeli music and culture around the world. In addition to his performing career, Kam is also a dedicated teacher. He has taught at the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance, the Buchmann-Mehta School of Music at Tel Aviv University, and the Kronberg Academy in Germany. Kam is known for his innovative teaching methods, which focus on developing the individuality and creativity of each student. Kam has recorded several albums, including a critically acclaimed recording of Brahms' Viola Sonatas with pianist Sharon Kam. He has also recorded works by Mozart, Schubert, and Hindemith, among others. Kam's playing is characterized by its warmth, sensitivity, and technical brilliance. He is known for his ability to bring out the emotional depth of the music he plays, and his performances are often described as deeply moving. In recognition of his contributions to the world of classical music, Kam has received numerous awards and honors. In 2010, he was awarded the prestigious Borletti-Buitoni Trust Fellowship, which provides financial support and career guidance to exceptional young musicians. He was also awarded the Israel Prize in 2013, the highest honor that can be bestowed upon an Israeli citizen. Today, Kam continues to perform and teach around the world. He is widely regarded as one of the most talented and influential violists of his generation, and his contributions to the world of classical music are sure to be felt for many years to come.

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