Lambert Orkis
Lambert Orkis (born 1946,
Grammy Award for their interpretation of the Beethoven violin sonatas.[2]
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| Origin | Philadelphia |
| Genres | Classical music |
| Occupation(s) | Pianist |
For eleven years, Orkis had also collaborated with the famous cellist (and conductor) Mstislav Rostropovich on chamber music recitals. From this collaboration, Rostropovich created a permanent position for Orkis, appointing him as first piano instrumentalist member of the National Symphony Orchestra during his tenure as a chief conductor in Washington, D.C.
A third specialty of Lambert Orkis are his performances on period instruments but is also a specialist in contemporary music, having collaborated with the cellists
Jaap Schroeder. Contemporary composers such as George Crumb, Richard Wernick
and James Primrosch have written piano compositions especially for him.
Lambert Orkis is professor of piano of the
Boyer College of Music and Dance at Temple University in Philadelphia
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References
- ^ Anne Midgette (March 8, 2013). "Lambert Orkis, the accomplished accompanist". Washington Post. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
- ^ "Lambert Orkis". GRAMMY.com. July 17, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
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