POPS
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January 17, 2014 - 8:00 PM
January 17 and 18, 2014, 8 PM
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
Michael Berkowitz, Guest Conductor
Featuring The Copa Boys in Music of The Rat Pack
Sponsored by Mr. Charles B. Munsch
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Michael Berkowitz brings his professional experience and personal charisma to concert stages in what reviewers call "a model of high quality conducting technique." They've also written that "Berkowitz provided the sparkle of the evening with his witty banter and self-assured conducting".
Johnny Green, the great composer-conductor, called Michael Berkowitz a "Drummer Conductor Extraordinaire". He has performed as a drummer for Henry Mancini, Liza Minnelli, Michael Crawford, Billy Joel, Sting, Elton John, and Bette Midler; conducted for Marvin Hamlisch, Roberta Flack, Maureen McGovern, Michael Feinstein, and Sarah Brightman: lead numerous Orchestras including the Boston Pops, The London Symphony, The Cincinnati Pops, The Pittsburgh Symphony, The North Carolina Symphony, The Atlanta Symphony, The National Symphony; and is featured on recordings with Steve Lawrence, Placido Domingo, Linda Eder and countless Original Cast Albums, Movies, Jingles and Television Performances.
Johnny Green, the great composer-conductor, called Michael Berkowitz a "Drummer Conductor Extraordinaire". He has performed as a drummer for Henry Mancini, Liza Minnelli, Michael Crawford, Billy Joel, Sting, Elton John, and Bette Midler; conducted for Marvin Hamlisch, Roberta Flack, Maureen McGovern, Michael Feinstein, and Sarah Brightman: lead numerous Orchestras including the Boston Pops, The London Symphony, The Cincinnati Pops, The Pittsburgh Symphony, The North Carolina Symphony, The Atlanta Symphony, The National Symphony; and is featured on recordings with Steve Lawrence, Placido Domingo, Linda Eder and countless Original Cast Albums, Movies, Jingles and Television Performances.
Michael has performed on many television programs including The Academy Awards, The Tonight Show, The Tony Awards, The Today Show, A Capitol Fourth, Great Performances, Live From Lincoln Center and Concerts at the White House.
His close work with two of Hollywood's greatest talents, Johnny Green and Nelson Riddle, led Michael to consider conducting. Johnny Green, composer of "Body and Soul" and conductor of the world-famous MGM Studio Orchestra, was a great inspiration, and passed along much of his experience and knowledge to Michael. Nelson Riddle firmly pointed Michael toward conducting. During their close 15-year friendship and working relationship, the two collaborated on television projects, feature films, recordings, and live shows.
His close work with two of Hollywood's greatest talents, Johnny Green and Nelson Riddle, led Michael to consider conducting. Johnny Green, composer of "Body and Soul" and conductor of the world-famous MGM Studio Orchestra, was a great inspiration, and passed along much of his experience and knowledge to Michael. Nelson Riddle firmly pointed Michael toward conducting. During their close 15-year friendship and working relationship, the two collaborated on television projects, feature films, recordings, and live shows.
In July of 2007, Liza Minnelli called Michael to be her Music Director. Appearances with Ms. Minnelli in the past 12 months have included Concerts in the UK, Spain, Russia, Germany, Italy and all across the United States. Michael conducted the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra Opening Night 2008 for Liza's induction into the Hollywood Bowl's Hall of Fame. Upcoming tours include a series of concerts in Italy at the great Opera Houses of Rome, Milan, Florence, Bari, Malta and others.
Pops conducting appearances with the Naples, Virginia, Oregon, Tacoma, New Mexico, Carolina Pops, Santa Rosa, Lexington, Hartford and Paducah Symphony Orchestra have kept Michael busy as well.
