Marc Neikrug Classical maestro Marc Neikrug, a fourth-generation musician, was born in New York City to cellist parents. He is the only American composer to be commissioned by the Deutsche Oper Berlin (for Los Alamos), and his opera Through Roses is an acclaimed study of the Holocaust. Neikrug has had four major works performed by the New York Philharmonic, including his second symphony conducted by Alan Gilbert. His works have been performed by the Los Angeles Philharmonic, BBC Symphony, and Cleveland Orchestra. Collaborations include Zubin Mehta, Loren Maazel, Jaqueline Du Pre, Lynn Harrell, Susan Graham, David Zinman, and Pinchas Zukerman. Accolades include three Ascap awards and a Golden Bear. Neikrug is enjoying a 13-year run as artistic director of the world renowned Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival. With over 30 important releases to collect, start with "Duo for Violin and...
- 10/24/2009
- by Phil Ramone and Danielle Evin
- Huffington Post
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