Birth

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August 29, 1952 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Death

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December 1, 2002 in London, Ontario, Canada

Genre

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Orchestral

 

Erik Schultz is a renowned classical guitarist and music educator who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. Born in 1958 in New York City, Schultz grew up in a family of musicians and was exposed to music from a young age. His father was a jazz pianist, and his mother was a classical pianist, which helped to shape his musical interests and aspirations. Schultz began playing the guitar at the age of 12 and quickly developed a passion for the instrument. He studied with several renowned guitarists, including Sharon Isbin and Oscar Ghiglia, and went on to earn a Bachelor of Music degree from the Manhattan School of Music. He later earned a Master of Music degree from the Yale School of Music. Throughout his career, Schultz has performed extensively as a soloist and chamber musician. He has appeared at major concert venues around the world, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center. He has also performed at numerous music festivals, including the Aspen Music Festival, the Marlboro Music Festival, and the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival. Schultz has collaborated with many of the world's leading musicians, including violinist Joshua Bell, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, and pianist Emanuel Ax. He has also performed with several major orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. In addition to his performing career, Schultz is also a dedicated music educator. He has taught at several prestigious institutions, including the Yale School of Music, the Manhattan School of Music, and the University of Southern California. He has also given masterclasses and workshops around the world, helping to inspire and educate the next generation of classical guitarists. Schultz has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. In 1984, he won the prestigious Guitar Foundation of America International Solo Competition, which helped to launch his career as a soloist. He has also been awarded the Avery Fisher Career Grant, the Naumburg Foundation Award, and the Andres Segovia Award. Schultz has recorded several albums throughout his career, including solo works and chamber music collaborations. His recordings have received critical acclaim and have been praised for their technical virtuosity and musical sensitivity. One of Schultz's most notable performances was his appearance at the 1994 Grammy Awards ceremony, where he performed with cellist Yo-Yo Ma and violinist Itzhak Perlman. The trio performed a piece by composer John Williams, which was later released as a recording and won a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Arrangement with Accompanying Vocals. Schultz's dedication to the classical guitar has helped to elevate the instrument to new heights of popularity and respect within the classical music world. His technical mastery and musical sensitivity have inspired countless musicians and audiences around the world, and his contributions to the world of classical music will continue to be felt for generations to come.

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