Joseph Lerner is a composer, producer and conductor. He currently resides in Toronto, Canada. Joseph began his musical studies in violin at the age of 8 and in piano at the age of 11. Later on he joined the National Conservatory Chamber Orchestra as a violinist, and was soon thereafter appointed as the assistant conductor for the NTO.Joseph has been the recipient of numerous scholarships and awards: The Masterplayers International Music Academy's Achievement Award (1993), the Pickering Metro East Music Festival Achievement Award (1998), the First Composition Award at the Kiwanis Music Festival for his Capriccio for Oboe (2000). In addition, his Intermezzo for Piano and Capriccio for Oboe have been recorded at the Ettore Mazzoleni Concert Hall.
Joseph is the Chief Executive Officer of the Millennium Arts Society and the resident Music Director of the Tonal Virtuosi Orchestra . In the past, he has served as the North American Liaison and Operations Manager for the Masterplayers International Music Festival in Switzerland.
Joseph has represented soloists, conductors and orchestras throughout the world and has worked as a journalist and promoter in the arts and entertainment industry. In addition, he has interviewed numerous high profile artists and celebrities such as Anton Kuerti, Gino Vanelli, Ann Medina, André Laplante, Jack Lenz, Glenn Morley, Pegah Anvarian and Barbara Braunohler among many others.
HIGHLIGHTS OF CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Compositions and conducting skills have received international recognition.
- Conducted and performed a wide variety of repertoire.
- Former violinist and current conductor of the Tonal Virtuosi Orchestra.
- Appeared at various venues, including CBC Glenn Gould Studio and Hart House.
- Works premiered and recorded by: Mark Skazinetsky (Associate Concertmaster, Toronto Symphony Orchestra); Teng Li (Principal Violist, TSO); Brian Hanke (American pianist/composer); Li Wang (Franz List International Competition winner); Prof. Senya Trubashnik (over 100 solo recordings with Radio Luxembourg Symphony, EMI and Decca labels).
