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1970 in Cluj-Napoca, Romania

 

Marius Vlad is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. Born on December 22, 1954, in Bucharest, Romania, Marius Vlad showed an early interest in music. He began playing the piano at the age of six and later learned to play the violin and the viola. His parents were both musicians, and they encouraged him to pursue his passion for music. Marius Vlad attended the National University of Music in Bucharest, where he studied composition, conducting, and musicology. He graduated with honors in 1978 and went on to pursue a career in music. He began his career as a conductor, working with various orchestras in Romania. He quickly gained a reputation for his exceptional talent and was soon invited to conduct orchestras in other countries. In 1981, Marius Vlad was appointed as the principal conductor of the Romanian National Opera in Bucharest. He held this position for five years and conducted numerous operas and ballets. During his tenure, he also conducted the Romanian National Radio Orchestra and the George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra. In 1986, Marius Vlad moved to the United States to pursue further studies in music. He enrolled at the University of Southern California, where he earned a Master of Music degree in conducting. He also studied composition with renowned composer Morten Lauridsen. After completing his studies, Marius Vlad began working as a freelance conductor and composer. He conducted orchestras in the United States, Europe, and Asia and composed music for films, television, and the concert hall. He also taught music at various universities, including the University of Southern California and the University of California, Los Angeles. Marius Vlad's career highlights include conducting the world premiere of John Williams' "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra in 2002. He also conducted the world premiere of "The Lord of the Rings Symphony" with the London Philharmonic Orchestra in 2003. In 2004, he conducted the world premiere of his own composition, "The Legend of Dracula," with the Bucharest Philharmonic Orchestra. Marius Vlad has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to music. In 1999, he was awarded the Order of Cultural Merit by the President of Romania. In 2005, he received the Romanian Academy Award for his contributions to music. He has also been awarded the Gold Medal of the George Enescu Society and the Medal of Honor of the Romanian Composers' Union. Marius Vlad's music is characterized by its emotional depth and technical virtuosity. His compositions range from orchestral works to chamber music and vocal music. He has also composed music for films, including "The Prophecy" and "The Cave." In addition to his work as a composer and conductor, Marius Vlad is also a respected musicologist. He has written extensively on the music of George Enescu and other Romanian composers. He has also served as a consultant for the George Enescu International Festival and Competition. Marius Vlad continues to be an active musician and composer. He currently resides in Los Angeles, where he teaches music and continues to compose and conduct. His contributions to the world of music have earned him a place among the most respected classical music artists of our time.

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