David Robertson (conductor)
David Robertson (born July 19, 1958 in Santa Monica , California ) is a particularly well-known conductor and interpreter of contemporary music in the USA .
biography
He completed his training at the Royal Music Academy in London . It included the horn , composition and conducting courses . David Robertson is also dedicated to promoting students and a. at the Paris Conservatory and at the New York Juilliard School of Music . "Musical America" named him "Conductor of the Year 2000".
His previous positions as artistic director or conductor:
- Sydney Symphony Orchestra (2014 - 2019) chief conductor
- National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (2014)
- Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra (2005 - 2018) chief conductor
- BBC Symphony Orchestra (02/2005 - 08/2012) Principal Guest Conductor
- Orchester national de Lyon (9/2000 - 6/2004) chief conductor
- Ensemble intercontemporain (1992-1999) chief conductor
- Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra (1985-1987) Resident Conductor
He has also been a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences since 2010 .
World premieres (selection)
- Moritz Eggert - "Muzak" for voice and large orchestra - in memoriam David Bowie, June 4, 2016, Herkulessaal , Munich with Moritz Eggert (voice) and Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra
- Gabriela Lena Frank - Piccolo Concerto "Will-o'-the-Wisp", May 1, 2014, Severance Hall, Cleveland , with The Cleveland Orchestra
- Tristan Murail - Le Désenchantement du monde, April 11, 2014, David Geffen Hall, New York , with Pierre-Laurent Aimard (piano) and New York Philharmonic [US premiere]
- Magnus Lindberg - Era for orchestra - January 17, 2013, Concertgebouw, Amsterdam - with Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest
- Elliott Carter - Two Controversies and a Conversation for piano, percussion and chamber orchestra or full orchestra - June 8, 2012, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York , NY - with Colin Currie (percussion), Eric Huebner (piano) and New York Philharmonic
- Bart Visman - Claude Debussy: Images oubliées for orchestra ; orchestrated by Bart Visman - January 26th 2012, Concertgebouw, Amsterdam , with Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest
- Steven Mackey - Stumble to Grace Concerto for piano and orchestra - September 23, 2011, Powell Hall, St. Louis , MO - with Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra and wife Orli Shaham (piano)
- Harrison Birtwistle - Concerto for Violin and Orchestra - September 7, 2011, Royal Albert Hall , London - with Christian Tetzlaff (violin) and BBC Symphony Orchestra [European premiere]
- Graham Fitkin - Cello Concerto - August 31st 2011, Royal Albert Hall , London - with Yo-Yo Ma (cello) and BBC Symphony Orchestra
- Christopher Rouse - Symphony No. May 3 - May 5, 2011, Powell Hall, St. Louis , MO - with Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra
- Joey Roukens - Out of Control - March 25, 2011, Concertgebouw, Amsterdam - with Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest
- Avner Dorman - Uriah: The Man the King Wanted Dead - Jan 26, 2011, Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco - with San Francisco Symphony
- Mark-Anthony Turnage - Hammered Out, 26 August 2010, Royal Albert Hall , London - with BBC Symphony Orchestra
- Sam Hayden - Substratum - 8 December 2008, Barbican, London - with BBC Symphony Orchestra
- Miroslav Srnka - My life without me for soprano and ensemble - November 28, 2008, Cité de la Musique, Paris - with Ensemble intercontemporain and Claron McFadden (soprano)
- Brett Dean - Vexations and Devotions - July 22, 2007 (European premiere), Royal Albert Hall , London - with BBC Symphony Orchestra and Gondwana Voices (children's choir) and BBC Symphony Chorus
- John Adams - Doctor Atomic Symphony - March 16, 2007, Powell Hall, St. Louis , MO - with Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra
- Richard Rijnvos - Block Beuys - Rooms 4 to 7 - June 17, 1999, Cité de la Musique, Paris - with Ensemble intercontemporain
- Richard Rijnvos - Times Square Dance, for 2 identical orchestras (1996–1998) - June 4, 1999, Concertgebouw, Amsterdam - with Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest
- Chin Un-suk - Fantaisie mécanique (1994, rev. 1997) - June 8, 1997, Cité de la Musique, Paris - with Ensemble intercontemporain
- Ton de Leeuw - Three Shakespeare songs for mezzo-soprano and instrumental ensemble , June 13, 1996, Concertgebouw, Amsterdam - with Ensemble InterContemporain and Rosemary Hardy (soprano)
- Frank Corcoran - Concerto for String Orchestra (1982) - January 9, 1984, National Concert Hall, Dublin - with the New Irish Chamber Orchestra
Discography
- David Robertson at Discogs (English)
Awards
- Musical America: Conductor of the Year 2000
- Grammy Awards 2015 : Best Orchestral Performance: J. Adams: City Noir from the St. Louis Symphony conducted by David Robertson
Web links
- Official website (English)
- Biography (English) ( Memento of 19 August 2014 Internet Archive )
- Opus 3 Artists (English)
- Info page of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra
- Conductor of the year 2000 (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ World premiere: The BR Symphony Orchestra plays Moritz Eggert's “Muzak” on: Sikorski
- ↑ Elliott Carter: World Premiere of Two Controversies and a Conversation on: Boosey & Hawkes
- ^ Frank Corcoran: Orchestral Works
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Robertson, David |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American conductor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | July 19, 1958 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Santa Monica , California |