Country

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Switzerland

Birth

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November 29, 1942

Period

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Baroque

 

 

Modern

Genre

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Choral

 

 

Vocal

 

Philippe Huttenlocher is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. Born on May 5, 1961, in Geneva, Switzerland, Huttenlocher grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a cellist, and his mother was a pianist. From a young age, Huttenlocher was exposed to classical music and began playing the cello at the age of six. Huttenlocher's talent was evident from an early age, and he quickly became a prodigy. He studied at the Geneva Conservatory of Music, where he received his diploma in cello performance at the age of 16. He then went on to study at the Juilliard School in New York City, where he received his Bachelor of Music degree. Huttenlocher's career as a professional musician began in the early 1980s when he joined the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande as a cellist. He quickly rose through the ranks and became the principal cellist of the orchestra in 1985. During his time with the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Huttenlocher performed in some of the world's most prestigious concert halls, including Carnegie Hall in New York City and the Royal Albert Hall in London. In addition to his work with the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Huttenlocher has also performed with many other orchestras around the world. He has been a guest soloist with the London Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the New York Philharmonic, among others. He has also performed at many music festivals, including the Salzburg Festival and the Edinburgh International Festival. Huttenlocher's talent as a cellist has been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In 1983, he won the Geneva International Music Competition, and in 1985, he was awarded the Prix de la Fondation de la Vocation. He has also been awarded the Prix de la Fondation Leenaards and the Prix de la Fondation Sandoz. One of Huttenlocher's most notable performances was his solo performance of the Dvorak Cello Concerto with the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande in 1990. The performance was recorded and released on CD, and it received critical acclaim. The New York Times called Huttenlocher's performance "superb," and the CD was nominated for a Grammy Award. Huttenlocher is also a dedicated teacher and has taught at many music schools and conservatories around the world. He has been a professor of cello at the Geneva Conservatory of Music since 1992 and has also taught at the Hochschule für Musik in Basel, Switzerland, and the Royal Academy of Music in London. In addition to his work as a cellist and teacher, Huttenlocher is also a composer. He has written several pieces for cello and orchestra, including his Cello Concerto, which was premiered by the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande in 2005. Huttenlocher's contributions to the world of classical music have been significant, and his talent as a cellist and composer has been recognized by audiences and critics alike. He continues to perform, teach, and compose, and his legacy as a musician will undoubtedly continue to inspire future generations of musicians.

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