Oren Fader is active as a performer of classical guitar repertoire, both traditional and contemporary. Reviewing his solo New York recital, Guitar Review magazine stated: 'His scholarship, technique, and intelligent musicianship are plainly evident and the beauty of his tone is consistently compelling.' He has performed hundreds of concerts with a wide range of classical and new music groups, including the Met Chamber Ensemble (directed by James Levine), New York City Opera, New York City Ballet, Mark Morris Dance Group, New World Symphony, Absolute Ensemble, American Composers' Orchestra, Brooklyn Philharmonic, Music from Japan, New Amsterdam Singers, New York Festival of Song, North Country Chamber Players, Poetica Musica, and Speculum Musicae. Festival performances include Aspen, Tanglewood, and Morelia, Mexico. He is a member of the award-winning Cygnus Ensemble, and Fireworks. He can be heard on over 20 recordings, in repertoire ranging from the16th century (Dowland) to the late 20th (Carter). His next recording will feature solo guitar works by ten New York based composers written for and dedicated to him. Mr. Fader received his undergraduate degree from SUNY Purchase and Master of Music (Performance) degree from Florida State University. His major teachers include David Starobin and Bruce Holzman. Since 1994, Mr. Fader has been on the guitar faculty of the Manhattan School of Music, where he directs the Guitar Chamber Music program. |
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