Gregory Sullivan Isaacs Explained

Gregory Sullivan Isaacs is an American musician, composer, and classical music critic^[1] and music director who has held musical directorships of opera, choral, and symphonic organizations.^[2] In 2014, he is the senior classical music critic for the online arts magazine TheaterJones,^{[3] [4]} as well as a freelance writer for other publications, including The Fort Worth Star Telegram.^[5] He is a member of ASCAP and the Music Critics Association of North America.

Early life and education

Isaacs earned a high school diploma at the Interlochen Arts Academy. He attended the University of Michigan for two years, and completed a bachelor's degree in music from the University of Miami and a master's degree in music from Indiana University in Bloomington.

Career

In 1993, Isaacs composed an opera in three acts for tenor and piano, Henry Faust.^{[6] [7]} The piece was produced for public television.

In 1995, Isaacs was appointed music director for the Cascade Symphony.^{[8] [9]}

In 2007, Isaacs was the composer in residence and associate conductor for the Living Opera in Dallas, Texas.^[10] Isaacs was winner of a Peabody Award for operatic television performance. "Undelivered", his dramatic cantata for voices and a chamber ensemble received positive reviews.^{[11] [12]} it was performed by the Hall Ensemble in Fort Worth.^{[13] [14] [15]}

He presents introductory talks for some Dallas Opera productions, such as 2015 La Wally / Everest.^[16] Isaacs continues to write regular reviews, interviews and commentary for Theater Jones,^{[17] [18]} and contributes articles about music and theater subjects to various magazines and news outlets.

His music is published by MUSIK FABRIK in Paris, France.^[19]

References

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Notes and References

1. http://artandseek.org/2013/11/03/50-years-later-dallasites-deliver-the-speech-that-jfk-never-made/ "50 Years Later, Dallasites Deliver The Speech That JFK Never Made"
2. Book: Symphony Magazine. 1986. American Symphony Orchestra League.
3. http://frontrow.dmagazine.com/2014/08/classical-music-criticism-in-dallas-its-time-foramakeover/ "Classical Music Criticism in Dallas: It’s Time for a Makeover"
4. http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwopera/article/Dallas-Operas-Women-Conductors-Institute-Deadline-Coming-Up-Next-Friday-20160414-page2# "Dallas Opera's Women Conductors Institute Deadline Coming Up Next Friday"
5. http://www.pressreader.com/usa/santa-fe-new-mexican/20150809/281625304026138/TextView "On Stage Cold Mountain opera is the talk of the town, beyond"
6. Book: Margaret Ross Griffel. Margaret Ross Griffel. Operas in English: A Dictionary. 21 December 2012. Scarecrow Press. 978-0-8108-8325-3. 221–.
7. http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1993-04-08/features/9304080153_1_henry-faust-theater-goethe "New Approach: Goethe's Faust Returns In An Operatic Monodrama"
8. Book: Melinda Bargreen. Classical Seattle: Maestros, Impresarios, Virtuosi, and Other Music Makers. 15 October 2015. University of Washington Press. 978-0-295-80626-6. 120–.
9. http://www.seattleweekly.com/1999-12-29/arts/classical-music-1999/ "Classical music, 1999"
10. http://www.conductorsguild.org/cg_downloads/PN28-3(4).pdf "Recent Appointments and Affiliations"
11. Web site: Southwest NOW May 2014. 7 January 2015.
12. http://www.star-telegram.com/entertainment/arts-culture/article3857296.html "Review: ‘Undelivered’ a dignified musical tribute to JFK"
13. http://www.fwweekly.com/2015/02/25/its-hall-a-dream/ "It’s Hall a Dream"
14. Web site: The Classical Note: The Speech That JFK Never Gave Gets its Own Score; DSO's Beethoven Fest. FrontRow. 7 January 2015.
15. Web site: In 'Undelivered,' JFK message brought to light, set to music. star-telegram. 7 January 2015.
16. http://thecolumnonline.com/review/02-04-2015_LA-WALLY-ACT-IV-and-EVEREST/ "LA WALLY, ACT IV and EVEREST"
17. http://artandseek.org/2014/01/21/bugs-bunnys-classical-shenanigans-return-to-dallas-opera-simulcast/ "Bugs Bunny’s Shenanigans Return To Dallas Opera Simulcast"
18. http://artandseek.org/2009/09/18/friday-morning-roundup-37/ "Friday Morning Roundup"
19. Web site: Biographical information about American composer Gregory Sullivan Isaacs and catalog of works published by Musik Fabrik.
20. Web site: Boletn interamericano de msica. 1971. 7 January 2015.