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"Julia Bullock sang Barber's 'Knoxville' beautifully last Sunday with the New York Youth Symphony and Michael Repper."
-- Anthony Tommasini, New York Times
MICHAEL FEATURED ON "CRUSHING CLASSICAL" PODCAST
DISCUSSES HIS MUSICAL PATH AND THE IMPORTANCE OF MENTORSHIP IN THE ARTS |
Michael conducts the Grammy-nominated Metropolis Ensemble, Brooklyn Youth Chorus, and Wye Oak at Oktaven Audio for the release of "Spiritual America" by New Amsterdam Records in 2019. "Spiritual America" has since been performed at the Hollywood Bowl.
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"Michael Repper conducted the fine chamber orchestra with confidence and expressive nuance."
- Tim Smith, Baltimore Sun
My Story
MY HISTORYI became interested in conducting when I was 9 years old! I was given the opportunity to dress in a Haydn costume to conduct the 2nd Mvt. of the "Surprise Symphony." The beauty of the music bore deep within me, and I knew immediately thereafter I wanted to study conducting. I never looked back!
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MY INFLUENCESMy growth as a musician would not have been possible without my teachers and mentors, chief among them being Marin Alsop and Gustav Meier. For these mentors, and countless others, I have everything to thank. I strive to emulate their passion for music, conducting, and citizenship.
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MY MISSIONModern musicians are responsible for more than performing. We must always make music at the highest level, but also strive to strengthen and mentor the younger generation of musicians at all times. I would be nowhere without my own mentors. My mission is to pay their energy forward.
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