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Conductor

 

Denis Stevens was a renowned classical music artist who made significant contributions to the world of music as a conductor, musicologist, and singer. He was born on December 17, 1922, in London, England, and grew up in a family that was passionate about music. His father was a professional singer, and his mother was a pianist, which exposed him to music at an early age. Stevens began his musical journey as a chorister at St. Paul's Cathedral in London, where he received formal training in music. He later attended the Royal College of Music, where he studied under the tutelage of Sir Adrian Boult, a renowned conductor. Stevens also studied musicology at the University of London, where he earned a Ph.D. in 1951. Stevens' career as a conductor began in the 1940s when he conducted the London Philharmonic Orchestra. He also worked as a conductor for the BBC, where he conducted several orchestras, including the BBC Symphony Orchestra. Stevens was known for his ability to bring out the best in his musicians, and his performances were always well-received by audiences and critics alike. In addition to his work as a conductor, Stevens was also a prolific musicologist. He was particularly interested in early music, and he spent a significant amount of time researching and studying the music of the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Stevens was a leading authority on the music of the English composer Henry Purcell, and he published several books and articles on the subject. Stevens was also a talented singer, and he performed as a countertenor in several concerts and recordings. He was a member of the Deller Consort, a group that specialized in performing early music, and he also performed with the English Opera Group. One of the highlights of Stevens' career was his work with the New York Pro Musica Antiqua, a group that specialized in performing early music. Stevens served as the group's conductor and music director from 1955 to 1968, and he helped to establish the group as one of the leading ensembles in the field of early music. Under his leadership, the New York Pro Musica Antiqua performed at some of the most prestigious venues in the world, including Carnegie Hall and the Royal Albert Hall. Stevens' contributions to the world of music were recognized with several awards and honors. In 1961, he was awarded the OBE (Order of the British Empire) for his services to music. He was also awarded the Noah Greenberg Award in 1976, which recognized his contributions to the performance of early music. Stevens continued to work in the field of music until his death in 2004. He was a passionate advocate for early music, and his work helped to establish the genre as a legitimate and respected form of music. His legacy continues to inspire musicians and music lovers around the world, and his contributions to the world of music will always be remembered.

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