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Hailed by the LA Weekly as a musician “whose praise is too seldom sung,” Nick Strimple is not only a respected Holocaust music expert, but an imaginative and prolific composer, conductor and scholar. His latest book, Choral Music in the Nineteenth Century, is available now.
5 Nick Strimple recording with the London Symphony Orchestra in London, 2008. (© PICTURE PARTNERSHIP)
His own compositions as well as recordings made under his baton may be heard on the Naxos, Music & Arts, and 4-Tay labels. Strimple’s constant drive for vocal perfection and clarity may be heard in numerous choral and orchestral concerts under his direction given each year.
In his pursuit of understanding and tolerance, Strimple is a sought-after Holocaust music scholar, giving guest lectures at Yale University, Oxford University, the University of Miami and Wellesley College among others. Working with both private and government organizations, he regularly presents and performs Holocaust music education programs throughout the United States and Europe. . . . Read more about Nick Strimple on the Bio page
5 Nick Strimple rehearsing with Mozarteum Orchestra and
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NEWS August 11 2009 The Beverly Hills International Music Festival premiered the first three movements of Strimple's latest composition, Music for the Blue Rose.
June 30 2009 Strimple conducted the Chorus and Orchestra of the Polish National Opera
in a gala concert celebrating the ground-breaking for the new building of the Museum
of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw.
Sept 2008 - London Recording Sessions Strimple traveled to London where he conducted the London Symphony Orchestra and London Voices in a recording of his Christmas Cantatas, Mother and Child and Nativities. Featured soloists included Rod Gilfry and Kelley O'Connor. Watch for more details including CD release date.
May 2008 - Worldwide Choral Music in the Nineteenth Century "Strimple's writing is clear, lively and often opinionated. . . it provides a [William Weinert, American Choral Review, Spring 2009]
On-line Visit Artistshousemusic.org to hear Strimple discuss his career, choral music, holocaust music, writing, recording and church music on the Artists House Music video channel.
HIGHLIGHTS Christmas As a consultant, Strimple worked on American Idol star Kimberly Locke’s 2007 holiday album.
Choral Music in the Twentieth Century "Full
of insight, analysis, and informed opinion. . . [Timothy Sharpe, Choral Journal, October 2003]
Read More Reviews About Strimple's Work
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| © 2009 Nick Strimple | (213) 740-7416 | strimple@usc.edu | |
