Robert Spano is an American conductor and pianist.
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14 Facts About Robert Spano
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Robert Spano is currently music director of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, music director of the Aspen Music Festival and School, and music director laureate of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.
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Robert Spano's father, Tony Spano, was a flute-builder and instrument-repairman as well as a clarinetist.
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Robert Spano began making music early, studying piano, flute and violin.
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Robert Spano has maintained at least an official affiliation with Oberlin ever since.
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In 1990, Robert Spano was named as an assistant conductor with the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
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Robert Spano has made appearances on the Late Show with David Letterman.
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Alongside conducting, Robert Spano remains active as a pianist, performing frequently as a chamber musician.
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Robert Spano continues to compose his own music, though only in his time off from his performing career.
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Robert Spano made his guest-conducting debut with the Metropolitan Opera in New York on 19 October 2018, with the United States premiere of Nico Muhly's opera Marnie.
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Robert Spano transitioned from principal guest conductor to music director-designate of the FWSO on 1 April 2021.
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Robert Spano has received honorary degrees from Bowling Green State University and the Curtis Institute of Music, and his recordings have won several Grammy Awards.
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All recordings feature Robert Spano conducting the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and its Chorus lead by Norman Mackenzie.
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