When and where was Jennifer Higdon born?
Jennifer Elaine Higdon was born on the 31st of December 1962 in Brooklyn, New York. Her family moved to Atlanta, Georgia within the first ten years of her life before settling in Seymour, Tennessee.
Questions about Jennifer Higdon
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What instruments did Jennifer Higdon play during her early education?
Jennifer Higdon played flute in the high school concert band while handling percussion duties in the marching band. She picked up a flute her mother had bought and taught herself using an old method book after joining a concert band playing percussion.
Which orchestras commissioned works from Jennifer Higdon?
Major symphony orchestras including the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Cleveland Orchestra commissioned works from Jennifer Higdon. Conductors like Christoph Eschenbach and Marin Alsop worked extensively with her on various projects.
Why is blue cathedral considered Jennifer Higdon's most popular work?
blue cathedral stands as her most popular work written in memory of her brother who died of cancer in 1998. Premiered in 2000 it has been performed by more than 400 orchestras around the world.
When did Jennifer Higdon win Grammy Awards for her concertos?
The Percussion Concerto won a Grammy Award in 2010 while the Viola Concerto followed suit in 2018. The Harp Concerto secured another Grammy win in 2020.