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Conductor Performer

 

Michel Galante is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of contemporary music. He was born in New York City in 1971 and grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a jazz pianist, and his mother was a classical pianist. Michel was exposed to music from a very young age and started playing the piano when he was just four years old. Michel's interest in music grew as he got older, and he started exploring different genres of music. He was particularly drawn to contemporary classical music and began studying composition at the Manhattan School of Music. He also studied conducting with David Gilbert and George Manahan. In 1995, Michel founded the Argento Chamber Ensemble, which quickly gained a reputation for its innovative programming and performances. The ensemble has performed at major venues around the world, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center. They have also collaborated with some of the most prominent composers of our time, including John Adams, Steve Reich, and Philip Glass. Michel's work with the Argento Chamber Ensemble has earned him numerous awards and accolades. In 2003, he was awarded the ASCAP Morton Gould Young Composer Award for his composition "The End of Summer." He has also been awarded grants from the American Music Center, Meet the Composer, and the New York State Council on the Arts. In addition to his work with the Argento Chamber Ensemble, Michel has also conducted numerous orchestras and ensembles around the world. He has worked with the New York Philharmonic, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the Berlin Philharmonic, among others. One of Michel's most notable performances was his conducting debut with the New York Philharmonic in 2007. He conducted a program of contemporary works by composers such as John Adams, Steve Reich, and Magnus Lindberg. The performance was widely praised for its innovative programming and Michel's dynamic conducting style. Michel has also been a champion of new music, commissioning and premiering works by some of the most exciting young composers of our time. He has worked closely with composers such as David Lang, Julia Wolfe, and Michael Gordon, helping to bring their music to a wider audience. In addition to his work as a composer and conductor, Michel is also a respected educator. He has taught at the Manhattan School of Music, the Juilliard School, and the Yale School of Music. He has also been a guest lecturer at numerous universities and conservatories around the world. Michel's contributions to the world of contemporary classical music have been significant, and his work has helped to shape the direction of the genre. He has been praised for his innovative programming, his dynamic conducting style, and his commitment to new music. His work with the Argento Chamber Ensemble has earned him numerous awards and accolades, and his performances with some of the world's most prestigious orchestras and ensembles have cemented his reputation as one of the most exciting and innovative classical music artists of our time.

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