Role

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Conductor

Genre

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Avant-Garde

 

 

Choral

 

 

Opera

 

 

Vocal

 

Steven Osgood is a renowned conductor and opera director who has made a significant impact on the classical music scene. Born in 1963 in New York City, Osgood grew up in a family of musicians and was exposed to classical music from a young age. His father was a composer and his mother was a singer, and they both encouraged him to pursue a career in music. Osgood began his musical education at the Manhattan School of Music, where he studied piano and composition. He later attended the Juilliard School, where he earned a degree in conducting. During his time at Juilliard, Osgood had the opportunity to work with some of the most renowned conductors in the world, including Leonard Bernstein and James Levine. After completing his studies, Osgood began his career as a conductor, working with a number of opera companies and orchestras across the United States. He quickly gained a reputation for his innovative and dynamic approach to conducting, and was soon in demand as a guest conductor at some of the world's most prestigious opera houses. One of Osgood's most notable early performances was his 1995 debut at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, where he conducted a production of Mozart's "The Magic Flute." The performance was widely praised by critics and established Osgood as a rising star in the classical music world. Over the years, Osgood has conducted a wide range of operas and orchestral works, from the classics of Mozart and Verdi to contemporary works by living composers. He has also been a champion of new and experimental works, and has worked closely with a number of contemporary composers to bring their music to the stage. In addition to his work as a conductor, Osgood has also been active as an opera director. He has directed productions at a number of opera companies, including the Glimmerglass Festival, the Minnesota Opera, and the Boston Lyric Opera. His productions have been praised for their innovative staging and creative use of technology. Throughout his career, Osgood has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the classical music world. In 2001, he was awarded the Leonard Bernstein Award for Excellence in Educational Programming, and in 2008 he received the Opera America Director-Designer Showcase Award. He has also been a recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts' Opera/Musical Theater Fellowship. Despite his many accomplishments, Osgood remains committed to his work as a conductor and director, and continues to push the boundaries of classical music with his innovative and dynamic approach. He is widely regarded as one of the most exciting and influential figures in the classical music world today, and his contributions to the art form will no doubt continue to be felt for many years to come.

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