Oren Fader

Oren Fader serves as a Lecturer in Instrumental Performance at the Conservatory of Music, State University of New York at Purchase. He concurrently holds teaching positions at Manhattan School of Music (since 1994), Montclair State University, and Borough of Manhattan Community College. Renowned for his mastery of classical and electric guitar across solo and chamber settings, his career spans traditional repertoire and cutting-edge contemporary works.

His educational foundation includes:

• BMus from Purchase College, SUNY
• MM from Florida State University

A leading interpreter of new music, Fader has premiered or recorded over 200 solo and chamber works, collaborating directly with composers including Babbitt, Boulez, Carter, Davidovsky, and David Lang. His repertoire traverses four centuries—from 16th-century Dowland to 21st-century Carter—with exceptional technical command and expressive depth. He directs classical guitar programs at SUNY Purchase and Montclair State University while maintaining an active global performance schedule.

No formal scientific awards are documented in the source materials.

As a dedicated educator, Fader mentors students in guitar performance and chamber music across three institutions, though specific advisees are not enumerated. The source contains no references to research grants or sponsored projects.

He performs extensively with the Cygnus Ensemble (award-winning new music group) and co-directs the Bowers Fader Duo. His performance history includes over 45 commercial recordings and collaborations with major ensembles such as the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, New York Philharmonic, Met Chamber Ensemble, and New York City Opera across five continents.