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Conductor  

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Chamber

 

 

Concerto

 

 

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Orchestral

 

 

Vocal

 

Joel Sachs is a renowned classical music artist, conductor, and pianist. He was born on August 14, 1943, in New York City, United States. Sachs grew up in a family that was passionate about music, and he started playing the piano at a young age. His parents were both amateur musicians, and they encouraged him to pursue his passion for music. Sachs attended the Juilliard School of Music in New York City, where he studied piano with Rosina Lhevinne and composition with Vincent Persichetti. He also studied conducting with Jean Morel and Jorge Mester. After completing his studies, Sachs began his career as a pianist and conductor. Sachs has performed as a soloist and chamber musician in many prestigious venues around the world, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, and the Berlin Philharmonic. He has also performed with many renowned orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra. In addition to his work as a performer, Sachs is also a respected musicologist and scholar. He has written extensively on the music of Charles Ives, Aaron Copland, and other American composers. He has also edited several books on music, including The Music of Conlon Nancarrow and The Cambridge Companion to American Music. Sachs is perhaps best known for his work as the founder and director of the New Juilliard Ensemble. This ensemble is dedicated to performing contemporary classical music, and it has premiered over 100 new works by composers from around the world. The ensemble has performed at many prestigious venues, including the Lincoln Center Festival, the Venice Biennale, and the Berlin Philharmonic. Sachs has received many awards and honors throughout his career. In 2005, he was awarded the Ditson Conductor's Award for his work with the New Juilliard Ensemble. This award is given annually to conductors who have made significant contributions to the performance of American music. In 2012, Sachs was awarded the William Schuman Award by Columbia University for his contributions to American music. Sachs has also been recognized for his work as a musicologist. In 1999, he was awarded the Irving Lowens Award by the Society for American Music for his book, The Music of Henry Cowell: A Descriptive Catalogue. This award is given annually to the best book on American music. In addition to his work as a performer and scholar, Sachs is also a dedicated teacher. He has taught at the Juilliard School, Columbia University, and the Manhattan School of Music. He has also given masterclasses and workshops at many universities and conservatories around the world. Overall, Joel Sachs is a highly respected and accomplished classical music artist, conductor, and pianist. His contributions to the performance and study of American music have been significant, and his work with the New Juilliard Ensemble has helped to promote contemporary classical music to audiences around the world. Sachs continues to be an active performer, scholar, and teacher, and his influence on the world of classical music is sure to continue for many years to come.

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