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THE 2019-2020 SEASON |
Latest Headlines
"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 |
"Spiritual America" by William Brittelle is under consideration for Grammy Awards for Best Orchestral Performance and Best Classical Contemporary Composition. Conducted by Michael Repper, performed by Grammy-nominated Metropolis Ensemble, Grammy-winning Brooklyn Youth Chorus, and Indie Rock duo Wye Oak.
"The New York Youth Symphony executed with worthiness the four movements of the New World Symphony by Antonin Dvorak, soliciting yet again applause and cheers from the passionate audience."
-- Charry TV Ronda, Spain |
"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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