David Burge
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David Burge is an American
pianist
, conductor
and composer
. As a performer, he is noted for championing contemporary pieces.
He studied at the Eastman School of Music
and the Cherubini Conservatory, Florence
as a Fulbright scholar.
He first gained recognition in the 1960s, and in the early 1970s George Crumb
wrote his books of piano
pieces Makrokosmos
for him. He recorded the work, and received a Grammy nomination.
In early 2002, Burge and Crumb were appointed to a joint residency at Arizona State University
.
He has accepted visiting professorships not only at many universities and conservatories in the United States but also in Denmark, Turkey, New Zealand, Canada, Australia, Sweden, and Korea.
David Burge is not to be confused with David Lucas Burge, who sells ear training CDs, or with David Burge, proprietor of the Iowahawk website.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
pianist
Pianist
A pianist is a musician who plays the piano. A professional pianist can perform solo pieces, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers, solo instrumentalists, or other performers.-Choice of genres:...
, conductor
Conducting
Conducting is the art of directing a musical performance by way of visible gestures. The primary duties of the conductor are to unify performers, set the tempo, execute clear preparations and beats, and to listen critically and shape the sound of the ensemble...
and composer
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
. As a performer, he is noted for championing contemporary pieces.
He studied at the Eastman School of Music
Eastman School of Music
The Eastman School of Music is a music conservatory located in Rochester, New York. The Eastman School is a professional school within the University of Rochester...
and the Cherubini Conservatory, Florence
Florence
Florence is the capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany and of the province of Florence. It is the most populous city in Tuscany, with approximately 370,000 inhabitants, expanding to over 1.5 million in the metropolitan area....
as a Fulbright scholar.
He first gained recognition in the 1960s, and in the early 1970s George Crumb
George Crumb
George Crumb is an American composer of contemporary classical music. He is noted as an explorer of unusual timbres, alternative forms of notation, and extended instrumental and vocal techniques. Examples include seagull effect for the cello , metallic vibrato for the piano George Crumb (born...
wrote his books of piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
pieces Makrokosmos
Makrokosmos
Makrokosmos is a series of four volumes of pieces for piano by American composer George Crumb. The name alludes to Mikrokosmos, a set of piano pieces by Béla Bartók, one of Crumb's favorite 20th-century composers...
for him. He recorded the work, and received a Grammy nomination.
In early 2002, Burge and Crumb were appointed to a joint residency at Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Arizona State University is a public research university located in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area of the State of Arizona...
.
He has accepted visiting professorships not only at many universities and conservatories in the United States but also in Denmark, Turkey, New Zealand, Canada, Australia, Sweden, and Korea.
David Burge is not to be confused with David Lucas Burge, who sells ear training CDs, or with David Burge, proprietor of the Iowahawk website.