Robert Bernhardt
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Robert "Bob" Bernhardt is an American
conductor
, currently the musical director and conductor of the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera, and the principal pops conductor of the Louisville Orchestra
. For most of the 1980s, he was also associate conductor Louisville Orchestra.
Born in Rochester, New York
, Robert Bernhardt holds a master's degree from the University of Southern California
Thornton School of Music
, where he studied with Daniel Lewis
. He is also a Phi Beta Kappa, summa cum laude graduate of Union College
in Schenectady, New York
, where he was an academic baseball player.
United States
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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...
, currently the musical director and conductor of the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera, and the principal pops conductor of the Louisville Orchestra
Louisville Orchestra
The Louisville Orchestra is the primary orchestra in Louisville, Kentucky and has been called the cornerstone of the Louisville arts scene. It was founded in 1937 by Robert Whitney and Charles Farnsley, Mayor of Louisville...
. For most of the 1980s, he was also associate conductor Louisville Orchestra.
Born in Rochester, New York
Rochester, New York
Rochester is a city in Monroe County, New York, south of Lake Ontario in the United States. Known as The World's Image Centre, it was also once known as The Flour City, and more recently as The Flower City...
, Robert Bernhardt holds a master's degree from the 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...
Thornton School of Music
USC Thornton School of Music
The University of Southern California Thornton School of Music, founded in 1884 and dedicated in 1999, is one of the premier music schools in the United States...
, where he studied with Daniel Lewis
Daniel Lewis (conductor)
Daniel George Lewis is an American orchestral conductor and pedagogue. He is a University Professor Emeritus at the University of Southern California .- Education :...
. He is also a Phi Beta Kappa, summa cum laude graduate of Union College
Union College
Union College is a private, non-denominational liberal arts college located in Schenectady, New York, United States. Founded in 1795, it was the first institution of higher learning chartered by the New York State Board of Regents. In the 19th century, it became the "Mother of Fraternities", as...
in Schenectady, New York
Schenectady, New York
Schenectady is a city in Schenectady County, New York, United States, of which it is the county seat. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 66,135...
, where he was an academic baseball player.
Career highlights
- Artistic Director of the Sewanee Music Festival in 1999
- Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the Rochester Philharmonic OrchestraRochester Philharmonic OrchestraThe Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra is an American orchestra based in the city of Rochester, Monroe County, New York. Its primary concert venue is the Eastman Theatre at the Eastman School of Music....
(1995–1998) - Artistic Director of the Lake Placid Sinfonietta (1993–1997)
- Principal Guest Conductor of Kentucky OperaKentucky OperaThe Kentucky Opera is the state opera of Kentucky, located in Louisville. The operas are accompanied by the Louisville Orchestra. Founded in 1952 by Moritz von Bomhard, it is the twelfth oldest opera company in the United States and has a more than $2 million budget. The Kentucky Opera is an...
(1991–1996) - Music Director and Conductor of the Tucson (AZ) Symphony Orchestra (1987–1995)
- Music Director of the Amarillo Symphony Orchestra (1985–1987)
- Carnegie HallCarnegie HallCarnegie Hall is a concert venue in Midtown Manhattan in New York City, United States, located at 881 Seventh Avenue, occupying the east stretch of Seventh Avenue between West 56th Street and West 57th Street, two blocks south of Central Park....
conducting debut in 1978