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Nathan Giem
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Violin
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Conducting
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Artist management and career development
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Germany
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English
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Japanese
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German
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Hungarian
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Chinese
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Dutch
Nathan Giem
-
Violin
,
Conducting
&
Artist management and career development
-
Germany
-
English
,
Japanese
,
German
,
Hungarian
,
Chinese
&
Dutch
1. KM for the Deutsche Oper Berlin, international soloist, chamber musician and concertmaster. I'd love to help you explore music & the violin.
Currently, I am the 1. Konzertmeister for the Deutsche Oper Berlin, and have performed internationally as a soloist, chamber musician, and concertmaster.
I would be delighted to help you explore music, whether it is solo, chamber or orchestral repertoire. I am interested in all things musical and technical, having been taught under many schools of violin playing; from the Russian and Franco-Belgian schools to the Hungarian traditions of Hubay, Zathureczky, et. al. I was also trained from an early age in the system of Ivan Galamian, (with whose Meadowmount assistant I studied with). I can help you explore technical concepts and help you develop proven strategies that best fit your needs
If you are preparing for auditions, I can help you with vital secrets for success. (I have many years of experience having served as 1. Concertmaster for the Staatskapelle Dresden, the Tokyo Philharmonic and Hungarian Radio Symphony Orchestras, as well as for the Budapest Symphony and Solti Chamber Orchestras.)
I also taught violin and orchestral studies as a member of the string department at the Liszt Academy in Budapest, and was the first foreigner to hold that position in the history of the institution. You can read an overview of my activities at the Liszt Academy here at the following URL: https://zeneakademia.hu/news/my-main-goal-is-to-inspire-my-students-towards-a-future-in-music-interview-with-nathan-giem-117773
While I teach mainly high-level students, my students have ranged from complete beginners of all ages to professional musicians with jobs around the world. I have taught privately world-wide, at the high school level (USA) and at the university level (USA and Hungary). My professional students have won leading positions in US and European orchestras, as well as successful chamber music careers.
Lastly, if you are looking for assistance on finding or evaluating a concert instrument, I have unique experience and connections. I have served as a Tone Judge for the Violin Society of America’s violin making competition. As Music Director for the VSA’s Annual Oberlin Acoustics Workshop, I collaborate with musicians, scientists, and instrument makers from around the world to explore the physics of string instruments in a performance setting. I can provide you unbiased advice and put you in touch with world-class luthiers and violin makers.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions!
Experience & Education
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Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden 2019 – 2021
1. KonzertmeisterThe Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden is one of the world's oldest orchestras, founded in 1548. I lead the orchestra as 1. Konzertmeister since 2019. I have worked with such conductors as Chef Dirigent Christian Thielemann and Sir Anthony Pappano. -
Hungarian Radio Symphony Orchestra 2016 – 2019
1. ConcertmasterI lead the Hungarian Radio Symphony Orchestra as 1. Concertmaster from 2016-2019. We performed worldwide, with tours in Asia and Europe, as well as throughout Hungary. -
Budapest Symphony Orchestra 2016 – 2019
ConcertmasterI lead the Budapest Symphony Orchestra as concertmaster and soloist. Along with concerts in Budapest, we also recorded many film scores, working with film composers such as Hans Zimmer, etc. -
Solti Chamber Orchestra 2016 – 2019
ConcertmasterI lead the Solti Chamber Orchestra, based in Budapest, for many concerts in venues around the city. Of special memory were our concerts in the Mátyás Templom, the national church of Hungary. -
Engadin Festival (Switzerland) 2017 – 2018
Guest ConcertmasterI was a guest concertmaster for the Festival Orchestra, under the direction of Maestro Jan Schultz. The Festival is in the Engadin valley, next to the Bernese Alps. The scenery was amazing, as were the guest artists (Albrecht Mayer for example). -
Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra 2009 – 2011
1. ConcertmasterI lead the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra (Asia's largest and oldest orchestra) as 1. Concertmaster. We performed in halls across Japan, including Tokyo's Suntory Hall. Especially memorable were concerts with Maestro Myun Whun Chung and Dan Ettinger. -
University of Illinois Champaign - Urbana 2014 – 2016
Masters Degree (Orchestral Conducting)Masters Conducting Degree under the guidance of Donald Schleicher. Orchestration studies with Reynold Tharp, History seminar with Dr. William Kinderman. Conducted and taught orchestras on campus. -
Indiana University Jacobs School of Music 2006 – 2013
Artist DiplomaArtist Diploma studies (violin performance) with Alexander Kerr. Was also an Associate Instructor of Violin at the same time, responsible for secondary violin students on campus. 1st Violinist of the Kuttner Quartet, Student Quartet-in-Residence. -
Conservatorium van Amsterdam 2005 – 2006
Fulbright Fellow to the NetherlandsI was a Fulbright Fellow to the Netherlands, with a focus on Orchestral Leadership. I attended rehearsals and concerts of the Concertgebouw Orchestra, and also studied violin with Alexander Kerr, Concertmaster for the Concertgebouw. -
Indiana University Bloomington School of Music 2003 – 2005
Masters DegreeMasters Degree (violin performance) under the guidance of Professor Federico Agostini and Professor Henryk Kowalski. -
Indiana University Bloomington School of Music 2002 – 2003
Performer DiplomaI was a graduate Performer Diploma student (violin performance). I studied with Nelli Shkolnikova and Federico Agostini. -
Indiana University Bloomington School of Music 1998 – 2002
Bachelors DegreeI was the youngest undergraduate student at Indiana University (enrolled at 14 years of age), where I studied violin performance with Distinguished Professor Franco Gulli.
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