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United States of America

Birth

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June 9, 1948 in Altadena, CA

Genre

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Chamber

 

Nathaniel Rosen was a renowned American cellist who was born on July 16, 1948, in Altadena, California. He was the son of a violinist and a pianist, and his parents recognized his musical talent at an early age. Rosen began playing the cello when he was only six years old, and he quickly showed a natural aptitude for the instrument. Rosen's parents were both professional musicians, and they encouraged their son to pursue a career in music. He began studying with the renowned cellist Gregor Piatigorsky when he was only ten years old, and he continued to study with him until Piatigorsky's death in 1976. Rosen also studied with other notable cellists, including Leonard Rose and Bernard Greenhouse. Rosen's talent as a cellist was evident from an early age, and he quickly began to make a name for himself in the classical music world. He won his first major competition, the International Tchaikovsky Competition, in 1978, and he went on to win numerous other awards and accolades throughout his career. One of Rosen's most notable performances was his debut with the New York Philharmonic in 1979. He performed the Dvorak Cello Concerto, and his performance was widely praised by critics and audiences alike. Rosen went on to perform with many other major orchestras, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. In addition to his work as a soloist, Rosen was also a highly respected chamber musician. He was a founding member of the Mendelssohn String Quartet, which was formed in 1975. The quartet quickly gained a reputation as one of the finest chamber ensembles in the world, and they performed together for over 30 years. Rosen was also a dedicated teacher, and he held teaching positions at several prestigious institutions throughout his career. He was a faculty member at the Juilliard School, the Eastman School of Music, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, among others. Many of his students went on to have successful careers as cellists and musicians. Throughout his career, Rosen was known for his beautiful tone, technical mastery, and musical sensitivity. He was widely regarded as one of the finest cellists of his generation, and his recordings and performances continue to be admired by classical music lovers around the world. Sadly, Nathaniel Rosen passed away on December 22, 2020, at the age of 72. He will be remembered as a true master of the cello, and his contributions to the world of classical music will continue to be celebrated for many years to come.

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