Neil Galanter
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Neil Galanter is an American pianist
in Los Angeles, California
, who is a leading specialist in researching and performing the works of Iberian, Belgian, and other European composers including Mompou, Montsalvatge
, Blancafort, Espla, and Poot
. He has also given the Australian, New Zealand, and European premieres of several works of such composers, including a work written for him by the British composer William Blezard
in 2001. According to a reviewer of one of his performances on an Australian tour,
He debuted as a pianist at age 12 with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra
.
He has a bachelors in music from University of Michigan
, a Masters in performance from Temple University
, and a Doctorate from University of Southern California
. He also studied at the Juilliard School
and the Manhattan School of Music
.
On a tour in 2000, he performed in Brisbane
, Australia
, in Dunedin, New Zealand, and at the Music Centre
in Christchurch
, New Zealand.
In October 2007, he performed as a soloist with the Valley Symphony Orchestra
, conducted by Robert Chauls, on October 13, 2007. He performed Concerto for Piano by Belgian composer Marcel Poot
.
He served as music director at the "first anniversary gala" of the "88’s Cabaret" in West Hollywood, California in May, 2008.
He has worked with the Spanish and Flamenco dancer Inesita in cross genre, collaborative fusion performances of Spanish music and dance from varying centuries and styles including recent performances throughout California.
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:...
in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
, who is a leading specialist in researching and performing the works of Iberian, Belgian, and other European composers including Mompou, Montsalvatge
Xavier Montsalvatge
Xavier Montsalvatge i Bassols was a Spanish Catalan composer and music critic. He was one of the most influential music figures in Catalan music during the latter half of the 20th century.-Life:...
, Blancafort, Espla, and Poot
Marcel Poot
Marcel Poot was a Belgian composer, professor, and musician. His father, Jan Poot, was Director of the Vlaamse Schouwburg in Brussels....
. He has also given the Australian, New Zealand, and European premieres of several works of such composers, including a work written for him by the British composer William Blezard
William Blezard
William Blezard was a talented pianist and composer who was musical director to Noël Coward, Marlene Dietrich and Joyce Grenfell.- Personal life :...
in 2001. According to a reviewer of one of his performances on an Australian tour,
He debuted as a pianist at age 12 with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra is an American orchestra based in Detroit, Michigan. Its main performance center is Orchestra Hall at the Max M. Fisher Music Center in Detroit's Midtown neighborhood...
.
He has a bachelors in music from University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
, a Masters in performance from Temple University
Temple University
Temple University is a comprehensive public research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Originally founded in 1884 by Dr. Russell Conwell, Temple University is among the nation's largest providers of professional education and prepares the largest body of professional...
, and a Doctorate from University of Southern California
University of Southern California
The University of Southern California is a private, not-for-profit, nonsectarian, research university located in Los Angeles, California, United States. USC was founded in 1880, making it California's oldest private research university...
. He also studied at the Juilliard School
Juilliard School
The Juilliard School, located at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City, United States, is a performing arts conservatory which was established in 1905...
and the Manhattan School of Music
Manhattan School of Music
The Manhattan School of Music is a major music conservatory located on the Upper West Side of New York City. The school offers degrees on the bachelors, masters, and doctoral levels in the areas of classical and jazz performance and composition...
.
On a tour in 2000, he performed in Brisbane
Brisbane
Brisbane is the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland and the third most populous city in Australia. Brisbane's metropolitan area has a population of over 2 million, and the South East Queensland urban conurbation, centred around Brisbane, encompasses a population of...
, Australia
Australia
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, in Dunedin, New Zealand, and at the Music Centre
Music Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand
The Music Centre of Christchurch is a facility for music organisations in the central city of Christchurch, New Zealand. It was established in 1994 and provides office, rehearsal, tuition and performance space for a wide range of music groups...
in Christchurch
Christchurch
Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, and the country's second-largest urban area after Auckland. It lies one third of the way down the South Island's east coast, just north of Banks Peninsula which itself, since 2006, lies within the formal limits of...
, New Zealand.
In October 2007, he performed as a soloist with the Valley Symphony Orchestra
Valley Symphony Orchestra (LAVC)
The Valley Symphony Orchestra in Los Angeles, California is a symphonic orchestra that is associated with Los Angeles Valley College. The new and current music director of the orchestra is Michael H. Arshagouni, who assumed the helm of the orchestra for the 2009/10 season. Dr...
, conducted by Robert Chauls, on October 13, 2007. He performed Concerto for Piano by Belgian composer Marcel Poot
Marcel Poot
Marcel Poot was a Belgian composer, professor, and musician. His father, Jan Poot, was Director of the Vlaamse Schouwburg in Brussels....
.
He served as music director at the "first anniversary gala" of the "88’s Cabaret" in West Hollywood, California in May, 2008.
He has worked with the Spanish and Flamenco dancer Inesita in cross genre, collaborative fusion performances of Spanish music and dance from varying centuries and styles including recent performances throughout California.