- Close friend of American composer John Corigliano.
- Appointed to the Metropolitan Opera conductor roster in 1987.
- Studied composition at the renowned Juilliard School of Music.
- Assistant conductor of the Brooklyn Philharmonic Orchestra from 1984-1987.
- His haunting composition, "For Lost Loved Ones", was written in honor of his younger brother, Paul, who disappeared in 1978.
- His father was a CPA and his mother owned a delicatessen.
- Studied under 'GianCarlo Menotti'.
- In addition to being a highly sought-after conductor, he is a prolific composer, arranger, and orchestrator.
- Headlining conductor for the gala opening concert of the Detroit Opera House in April, 1996.
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