Birth

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in New York City, NY

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Keyboard

 

 

Vocal

 

Kenneth Weiss is a renowned classical music artist who has made a name for himself as a harpsichordist, pianist, and conductor. Born in New York City in 1952, Weiss grew up in a family of musicians and was exposed to classical music from a young age. His father was a violinist and his mother was a pianist, and they encouraged him to pursue music as a career. Weiss began his musical training on the piano, studying with renowned pianist Rosina Lhevinne at the Juilliard School in New York. He later switched to the harpsichord, which became his primary instrument. He continued his studies at the Sweelinck Conservatory in Amsterdam, where he studied with Gustav Leonhardt, one of the most influential harpsichordists of the 20th century. Weiss quickly established himself as a talented and versatile musician, performing as a soloist, chamber musician, and conductor. He has performed with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the London Symphony Orchestra. He has also collaborated with many of the world's leading conductors, including Sir Simon Rattle, Daniel Barenboim, and Riccardo Muti. One of Weiss's most notable performances was his 2005 debut at the Salzburg Festival, where he performed Bach's Goldberg Variations to critical acclaim. The performance was hailed as a "triumph" by The New York Times, and Weiss was praised for his "impeccable technique" and "deep musicality." He has since performed the Goldberg Variations at many of the world's leading concert halls, including Carnegie Hall in New York and the Royal Albert Hall in London. Weiss has also been recognized for his work as a conductor, leading many of the world's leading orchestras in performances of both classical and contemporary music. He has conducted the London Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the New York Philharmonic, among others. In 2010, he was appointed the principal conductor of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, a position he held until 2016. Throughout his career, Weiss has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to classical music. In 2000, he was awarded the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, which recognizes outstanding young musicians who have the potential for major careers in classical music. He has also been awarded the Diapason d'Or, one of the most prestigious awards in classical music, for his recordings of Bach's keyboard works. In addition to his work as a performer and conductor, Weiss is also a respected music educator. He has taught at many of the world's leading music schools, including the Juilliard School, the Royal Conservatory of The Hague, and the Paris Conservatory. He is currently a professor of harpsichord at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. Weiss's contributions to classical music have been significant, both as a performer and as an educator. His performances have been praised for their technical precision and emotional depth, and his recordings have been widely acclaimed for their musicality and sensitivity. He has inspired countless musicians and music lovers around the world, and his legacy will continue to be felt for generations to come.

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