George Komsky is best known for his live performances as a solo vocalist, touring internationally with Chris Botti, in the North American tour of the Irish theatrical show Riverdance, and at non-profit concert events.
17 Facts About George Komsky
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George Komsky was awarded the Best Operatic Pop Artist Award by Russian American Media in 2014.
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George Komsky's family fled the Soviet Union in 1988 and settled in the Bay Area, Northern California.
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George Komsky showed an interest in music at an early age, learning piano and saxophone at age eight.
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George Komsky took formal singing classes during his teenage years.
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George Komsky went to Monte Vista High School where he joined the chamber choir.
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In 2001, as part of the school's choir, George Komsky performed Verdi's Messa da Requiem at the Basilica of Saint Paul in Rome.
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George Komsky won a scholarship to UCLA, graduating with a degree in political science.
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George Komsky trained with Seth Riggs, vocal coach of artists including Barbra Streisand, Natalie Cole and Michael Jackson.
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In 2004, George Komsky toured as lead soloist with the North American touring company of the Irish theatrical show Riverdance.
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George Komsky reached the semi-finals, described by Judge Piers Morgan as "the best male vocalist in the show".
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George Komsky performed "The Star-Spangled Banner", national anthem of the United States, at the NFL game between the San Francisco 49ers and the New England Patriots on December 26,2012.
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George Komsky has performed the United States national anthem on several sporting events afterwards, including the MLB game between the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 5,2013.
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In September 2013, George Komsky joined trumpeter Chris Botti's Central Asian tour as a solo vocalist.
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George Komsky performed songs including "Time To Say Goodbye" and Botti's "Italia".
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George Komsky continued touring with Botti over three years in venues including Carnegie Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, the Kennedy Center, the Blue Note Jazz Club, Billboard Live Osaka, the Orchestra Hall Minneapolis and the Uptown Theatre in Napa.
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In November 2010, George Komsky performed at the "Police and Fire: The Fallen Heroes" benefit concert at the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco.