Robert Bass (conductor)
Robert H Bass (4 August 1953 – 25 August 2008) was an American conductor who notably served as the music director of the
Mannes College The New School for Music under Richard Westenburg, who was the Collegiate Chorale's director at that time. In 1979, at the age of 26, he succeeded Westenburg in the position, making his conducting debut at Carnegie Hall with the choir that year.[1]
Bass continued leading the Collegiate Chorale up until his death. During his tenure he conducted the ensemble in several noteworthy performances at Carnegie Hall, including the New York premiere of
Hei-Kyung Hong, Salvatore Licitra, and Alessandra Marc, all of them in their debuts at Carnegie Hall.[1]
Bass also worked frequently as a guest conductor. He conducted performances with the
References
- ^ a b c "Robert Bass, 55, Longtime Music Director and Conductor of New York's Collegiate Chorale, Has Died". Opera News. Vol. 73, no. 5. November 2008. Retrieved May 22, 2009.
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