Gregory Sullivan Isaacs is an American musician, composer, and classical music critic[1] and music director who has held musical directorships of opera, choral, and symphonic organizations.[2] In 2014, he is the senior classical music critic for the online arts magazine TheaterJones,[3][4] as well as a freelance writer for other publications, including The Fort Worth Star Telegram.[5] He is a member of ASCAP and the Music Critics Association of North America.[citation needed]
Early life and education
Isaacs earned a high school diploma at the Interlochen Arts Academy.[citation needed] He attended the University of Michigan for two years, and completed a bachelor's degree in music from the University of Miami and a master's degree in music from Indiana University in Bloomington.[citation needed]
Career
In 1993, Isaacs composed an opera in three acts for tenor and piano, Henry Faust.[6][7] The piece was produced for public television.
In 1995, Isaacs was appointed music director for the Cascade Symphony.[8][9]
In 2007, Isaacs was the composer in residence and associate conductor for the Living Opera in Dallas, Texas.[10] Isaacs was winner of a Peabody Award for operatic television performance.[citation needed] "Undelivered", his dramatic cantata for voices and a chamber ensemble received positive reviews.[11][12] it was performed by the Hall Ensemble in Fort Worth.[13][14][15]
He presents introductory talks for some Dallas Opera productions, such as 2015 La Wally / Everest.[16] Isaacs continues to write regular reviews, interviews and commentary for Theater Jones,[17][18] and contributes articles about music and theater subjects to various magazines and news outlets.
His music is published by MUSIK FABRIK in Paris, France.[19]
