[James De Preist Conducting Oregon Symphony]
“Maestro DePreist's responsibilities will be to serve as an artistic partner advising on matters regarding guest conductors, soloists and orchestral repertoire”
From STAFF REPORTS
Published: Wednesday, June 2, 2010 | 2:31 PM
“Building on the 25-year legacy of Maestro Jorge Mester, the Pasadena Symphony Association has named Maestro James DePreist - widely esteemed as one of America ’s finest conductors - as its Artistic Advisor. He is respected for his work with some of the most prestigious symphony orchestras in the US, Europe and Asia along with his transformation of the Oregon Symphony from a regional orchestra to an internationally acclaimed ensemble. He has had an ongoing presence at the Aspen Music Festival, appearances over the years at Tanglewood and the Mann Center in Philadelphia and has held a position as Director of Conducting and Orchestral Studies at the Juilliard School.
“Maestro DePreist’s responsibilities will be to serve as an artistic partner advising on matters regarding guest conductors, soloists and orchestral repertoire that will best serve the Pasadena Symphony Association and its community as the Association takes the time it needs to identify its permanent artistic leader. Additionally, DePreist will counsel the Association in its artistic direction as it moves through its transition from being a regional orchestra to an ensemble that becomes a more prominent artistic force in Southern California.
“Maestro DePreist’s appointment as Artistic Advisor allows the Association the breathing room necessary in finding the perfect artistic and philosophical fit for the orchestra, community and organization as it engages a roster of conductors from the incredible depth and breadth of talent that is out there on the national and international scene,” states Paul Jan Zdunek, Chief Executive Officer. Having made an important impact on the life of American music, the President of the United States presented James DePreist with the National Medal of Arts, the nation’s highest honor for artistic excellence.” “Maestro DePreist will lead the Pasadena Symphony at its inaugural concert weekend of the season in its new home at the Ambassador Auditorium - known as the Carnegie Hall of the West –on Saturday October 23, 2010.”
On March 1, 2010 AfriClassical.com announced a complete revision of its page on James DePreist (b. 1936), the world-famous African American conductor who is Director of Conducting & Orchestral Studies at The Juilliard School in New York City. Maestro DePreist made this gracious reply: "I am deeply appreciative of the noting of my career and the excellence of the website." James De Preist, who has also published volumes of poetry, has his own website, http://www.JamesDePreist.com.
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