Francisco J. Núñez (born 1965 New York City) is an American conductor, composer, and the Director of the Young People’s Chorus of New York City.[1][2] Núñez founded the Young People's Chorus in 1988 "to provide children of all ethnic, religious, and economic backgrounds with a safe haven for personal and artistic growth."[1] He is a 2011 MacArthur Fellow.[3]
Francisco Núñez | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 23, 1965 New York City |
| Occupations | Conductor |
| Website | franciscojnunez.com |
| Awards: MacArthur Fellowship, 2009 ASCAP Concert Music Award, 2009 New York Choral Society’s Choral Excellence Award, 2005 Liberty Award | |
Life
editNúñez was born in New York City, and grew up in the Dominican Republic and New York's Washington Heights neighborhood.[2][4] He graduated from New York University in 1988 with a B.S. in piano performance.[1]
Núñez is the recipient of numerous awards in addition to the MacArthur Fellowship, including a 2009 ASCAP Concert Music Award, the 2009 New York Choral Society’s Choral Excellence Award, and the 2005 Liberty Award from the New York Post.[1] He is a member of ASCAP.[5]
Núñez founded an annual festival called Transient Glory in 2001. Transient Glory features original compositions created expressly for YPC by award-winning composers such as Paquito D'Rivera. The Transient Glory festival has been performed at leading New York City music venues such as Carnegie Hall.[6]
Núñez also leads the University Glee Club of New York City, its fifth conductor since the all-men’s choir was established in 1894. He served as the director of choral activities at New York University from 2003 to 2010.[1]
Núñez served as conductor of the 2011 North Carolina Middle School Honors Chorus. Núñez wrote a piece entitled 'Forever Is My Song' for the event.
On May 19, 2014, Núñez was awarded the NYU Steinhardt Distinguished Alumni Award (and received a tie custom designed for NYU by Salvatore Ferragamo).
Núñez is married to Elizabeth McKinney and has two children, Sebastian and Sabrina.
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Young People's Chorus: Program". Archived from the original on 2012-09-19. Retrieved 2011-09-23.
- ^ a b Clyde Haberman (September 21, 2011). "In a City of Reinvention, Genius Finds a Home". The New York Times.
- ^ "Francisco Núñez - MacArthur Foundation". Archived from the original on 2011-09-25. Retrieved 2011-09-23.
- ^ Anthony Tommasini (October 3, 2011). "Two Chosen 'Geniuses' Reflect on a Label". The New York Times.
- ^ "Close Modal". Ascap.com. Retrieved 2020-05-27.
- ^ "Young People's Chorus: Transient Glory Home Page". www.ypc.org. Archived from the original on 16 April 2013. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
External links
edit- Official website
- "Conversation: Francisco Nunez, Choral Conductor for Kids", PBS Newshour, Jeffrey Brown, September 23, 2011
- Music Celebrations International - 2010 Festivals - Windy City Youth Choral Festival