| RICHARD PITTMAN | |
| Conductor and Music Director | |
| The founder of the prestigious Boston Musica Viva, With interpretive insights into the most diverse areas of the repertoire, Pittman’s performances have been noted for their sensitivity to character and style, rhythmic vitality, shaping of melodic lines, clarity of structure and dramatic pacing. Pittman has led Boston Musica Viva to international distinction as one of the best new music ensembles in the world. BOSTON MUSICA VIVA BMV is dedicated to presenting the ever-evolving music of our time, performed by musicians who play with virtuosic precision and passionate involvement. Its mission is to broaden experience, knowledge, and enjoyment of every style of new music by embracing the full range of today’s compositional activity and giving voice to music that might otherwise not be heard. BMV’s commissioning program has brought into being essential new works for young audiences, and an intriguing spectrum of music for chamber ensemble, opera, music theater, and multimedia. |
Richard Pittman has led that group to international prominence as one of the finest new music ensembles in the world. He has a special ability to bring new works to life and possesses an ear for talent, which has led to the commissioning of works for the Boston Musica Viva that have entered the international repertoire and garnered major awards for many of those composers. Versatility is the keyword for Richard Pittman, marked by the large, varied repertoire he has led with a range of orchestras, ensembles, and opera companies across the world. His lucid baton and highly efficient rehearsal technique enable Pittman to bring out the very best in orchestras at every level.