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Jayce Ogren is a renowned conductor and composer in the world of classical music. Born in 1979 in Seattle, Washington, Ogren grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a jazz pianist, and his mother was a classical pianist. Ogren started playing the piano at the age of four and began composing music at the age of eight. Ogren attended the University of Washington, where he studied music composition and conducting. He also studied at the Aspen Music Festival and School, where he was a conducting fellow. After completing his studies, Ogren began his career as a conductor, working with various orchestras and opera companies. One of Ogren's early highlights as a conductor was his debut with the Seattle Symphony Orchestra in 2005. He conducted a program that included works by Beethoven, Brahms, and Stravinsky. The performance was well-received, and Ogren was praised for his musicality and technical skill. In 2007, Ogren was appointed as the assistant conductor of the Cleveland Orchestra. He worked closely with the orchestra's music director, Franz Welser-Möst, and conducted many concerts with the orchestra. During his time in Cleveland, Ogren also worked as a guest conductor with other orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. In 2010, Ogren was appointed as the music director of the San Francisco Contemporary Music Players. The ensemble specializes in contemporary classical music and has commissioned and premiered many new works. Under Ogren's leadership, the ensemble has continued to push the boundaries of contemporary music and has gained a reputation as one of the leading new music ensembles in the United States. Ogren has also worked extensively in the world of opera. He has conducted productions at the Metropolitan Opera, the Lyric Opera of Chicago, and the Santa Fe Opera, among others. In 2014, he made his debut at the Royal Opera House in London, conducting a production of Benjamin Britten's opera, "The Turn of the Screw." In addition to his work as a conductor, Ogren is also a composer. He has written works for orchestra, chamber ensembles, and solo instruments. His music has been performed by many leading orchestras and ensembles, including the Cleveland Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, and the San Francisco Symphony. Ogren has received many awards and honors throughout his career. In 2009, he was awarded the Solti Foundation U.S. Career Assistance Award, which recognizes young conductors with exceptional talent. In 2012, he was named one of the "Top 10 Faces to Watch" by the Los Angeles Times. In 2016, he was awarded the prestigious Charles Ives Fellowship from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. In addition to his work as a conductor and composer, Ogren is also a passionate educator. He has taught conducting and composition at the University of Washington, the Cleveland Institute of Music, and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. He has also worked with young musicians through various youth orchestras and music festivals. Overall, Jayce Ogren is a highly respected and accomplished musician in the world of classical music. His talent as a conductor and composer, combined with his dedication to education and new music, has made him a valuable contributor to the classical music community.

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