# Tobias Picker
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tobias picker (born July 18, 1954) is an American composer and pianist noted for his orchestral works Old and Lost Rivers and The Encantadas, his operas Emmeline, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Thérèse Raquin and Dolores Claiborne, and his ballet Awakenings (based on the book by Oliver Sacks), among many other works.
== Biography ==
=== 1954–1975: Early years, influences, and education ===
Picker was born in New York City on July 18, 1954, the son of painter and fashion designer Henriette Simon Picker and news-writer Julian Picker, and the cousin of film executive David V. Picker, businessman Harvey Picker, former CEO of The American Film Institute Jean Picker Firstenberg, art-patron Stanley Picker, producer Jimmy Picker, and economist Kenneth Rogoff.
Sallinen and Kronos
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To some it seemed an act of sheer madness for a string quartet to announce in the 1970s that it would not perform the classic repertory of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven, but devote itself instead to music written after 1900, especially newly-composed works. But the Kronos Quartet has proved …
The Invisible Pyramid - NEW YEARS EVE SPECIAL
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Episode 108 with Tobias Picker - Composer, Pianist, Conductor
We are fortunate to be joined by Tobias Picker, who has drawn commissions from and performances by the world’s leading musicians, orchestras, and opera houses! Tobias, is known for his scores behind many operas, including his most recent adaptation of the iconic non-fiction book, Awakenings, by Oli…
Tobias Picker, Voice of American Opera
Tobias Picker, deemed “our finest composer for the lyric stage” by The Wall Street Journal, joins Devin Patrick Hughes on One Symphony. Tobias is a prolific composer in all genres. He has composed six operas, commissioned by Dallas Opera, LA Opera, Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, Santa Fe …
Schmikado! ft. Andrew Morstein
[@ 5 min] We go ‘Inside the Huddle’ with tenor Andrew Morstein, who is set to star in Odyssey Opera’s upcoming production of “Awakenings”. The opera is by Tobias Picker, and Andrew reveals that he and Tobias are both members of a very exclusive club…[@ 38 min] It’s another ‘Listener Mailbag’ field …
Tobias Picker
Tobias Picker is a celebrated American composer of operas and orchestral music called by BBC magazine "one of the most consistently interesting among the present generation of US theatre composers."
Seth Boustead talks with him about three of his seminal operas, Awakenings, Lili Elbe and Fantastic…
Transgender Roles in Opera:Lili Elbe with Tobias Picker
LGBTQ, Transgender, Opera, Roles, Lili Elbe, Composer, Awakenings, Dr Oliver Sacks, Lucia Lucas, Theatre St GalenTriversity Talk is broadcast live Wednesdays at 7PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). …
A Whimsical Outdoor Family Opera Awaits! Opera Omaha brings "Fantastic Mr. Fox" to Lauritzen Gardens!
Though tickets are limited and a waiting list is already in place, now is the time to sign up for an unforgettable experience!
Opera Omaha’s new production of "Fantastic Mr. Fox", based on Roald Dahl’s beloved tale and brought to life by composer Tobias Picker — is the perfect opera for the whole…
Tiger Lili! ft. Lucia Lucas and Tobias Picker
[@ 3 min] Alright, this week...we begin our Olympic-size field report on the Santa Fe Opera season with a Free Throw from Tobias Picker, whose Lili Elbe received its North American premiere at Santa Fe![@ 19 min] Then...we go Inside the Huddle with the star of Lili Elbe, a triumphant return for Fri…
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