Dubai’s Artist Director Philipp Maier
Philipp Maier is more than the United Arab Emirates Philharmonic Orchestra’s (UAEPO) Conductor and Artistic Director. He was the founder of the company and continues to serve as its driving force. He established the orchestra after his move to Dubai in 2005 and has been changing the face of UAE culture and its music scene every since. Tourists to the city who are staying in five star hotel Dubai may remember the original name of the orchestra, which was simply called Dubai Philharmonic Orchestra.
Maire is not a native to Dubai or the UAE, he was born in Augsburg, Germany in 1962. He recognized his love for music and developed his skills as a pianist early in life, beginning regular concert performances at the age of 14. In 1984 he graduated from the Leopold-Mozart Music High School & Conservatory. He won many awards and received numerous prizes while attending the school in Augsburg. During that time he was also appointed to the position of assistant choir director for the Augsburg Opera House. Since officially beginning his professional career he has performed throughout the world and has gained international acclaim.
In addition to serving as the orchestra’s Conductor and Artistic Director, Maier continues to perform concerts in solo piano and chamber music work. Many of these performances include collaborations with singers and musicians from around the world. He has worked with performers from Germany, England, America and South Africa. This helps expand the orchestra’s reputation and status as an internationally recognized company. In 2003 he was featured as a Man of Honor in Oprah Winfrey’s magazine. Also in 2003 he composed the music for the opening ceremony for the ICC Cricket World Cup. In 2000 he was appointed Artistic Director and resident Conductor for the oldest orchestra in South Africa, the Durban City Orchestra.
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