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Neil Kimel serves as an Adjunct Lecturer in Horn Performance at DePaul University's School of Music while holding principal positions with the Chicago Philharmonic and Lyric Opera Orchestra of Chicago. His career spans major orchestral ensembles across North America and international festivals.
His educational background includes:
- B.A. in Cinema Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Mr. Kimel's performance trajectory features significant appointments:
- Second Horn, Grant Park Orchestra (since 2000)
- Second Horn, Lyric Opera Orchestra of Chicago (since 2008)
- Principal Horn, Chicago Philharmonic
- Member, New World Symphony (3 seasons under Michael Tilson Thomas)
- Guest appearances with Cleveland Orchestra, Chicago Symphony, St. Louis Symphony, Toronto Symphony, and Hong Kong Philharmonic
His artistic specialties encompass:
- Horn performance in orchestral and chamber settings
- Brass repertoire interpretation
- Audition preparation methodologies
- Practice technique optimization
- Collaborative performance with vocalists
Notable honors include:
- C.D. Jackson Memorial Prize (Tanglewood Music Center)
- Harry Shapiro Award for Outstanding Brass Playing (Tanglewood)
As an educator, he maintains active coaching roles at DePaul University and Northwestern University, while co-founding The Lyric Ensemble for chamber performances. His international collaborations include frequent recitals with mezzo-soprano Susan Platts at venues like London's St. John's Smith Square and Montreal's Société d’art vocal, broadcast on BBC Radio 3.
