Billy Childs
Nationality: American
Born: b. 1957
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Born: b. 1957
Education/Training:
began publicly performing at the piano at age 6, enrolled in the Community School of the Performing Arts at age 16, Bachelor of Music degree in composition from USC
Assignments:
has been commissioned by Esa-Pekka Salonen and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Leonard Slatkin, The Los Angeles Master Chorale, The Kronos Quartet, The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, The American Brass Quintet, The Ying Quartet and The Dorian Wind Quintet
Curious Facts:
as a pianist, has performed with Yo-Yo Ma, Sting, Renee Fleming, The Los Angeles Philharmonic, The Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Chick Corea, The Kronos Quartet, Wynton Marsalis, Jack DeJohnette, Dave Holland, Ron Carter, The Ying Quartet, The American Brass Quintet and Chris Botti
Notable Recordings:
Map to the Treasure: Reimagining Laura Nyro; Take for Example This, Twilight is Upon Us, I've Known Rivers, Child Within, Bedtime Stories
REPERTOIRE: In Gratitude (World Premiere)
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Lux Aeterna (Gala) | Jun 18, 2017 |
REPERTOIRE: In Gratitude (World Premiere)
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Lux Aeterna | Jun 17, 2017 |
| Lux Aeterna | Jun 17, 2017 |
REPERTOIRE: The Voices of Angels
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Hope | Apr 24, 2005 |
REPERTOIRE: Darkness, Madness
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Hope | Apr 24, 2005 |
REPERTOIRE: Terezin
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Hope | Apr 24, 2005 |
REPERTOIRE: Fear
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Hope | Apr 24, 2005 |
REPERTOIRE: Untitled
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Hope | Apr 24, 2005 |
REPERTOIRE: The Butterfly
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Hope | Apr 24, 2005 |
REPERTOIRE: On a Sunny Evening
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Hope | Apr 24, 2005 |
REPERTOIRE: Birdsong
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Hope | Apr 24, 2005 |
REPERTOIRE: In Gratitude (World Premiere)
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Lux Aeterna (Choir Night) | Jun 22, 2017 |
| Lux Aeterna (Choir Night) | Jun 22, 2017 |
