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Chad Emry Heltzel

Conductor, Pianist, Educator

“A precise and inspiring musician, committed to the highest artistic standards.”

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Recognized for his inspiring leadership and committed artistry, conductor and pianist Chad Emry Heltzel is actively engaged throughout North America. Dr. Heltzel holds both a DMA in orchestral conducting from the University of Toronto and a DMA in piano performance from l’Université de Montréal. Grounded in the standard symphonic, operatic, and piano repertoire, he has led numerous premieres as a dedicated advocate of contemporary music.

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Upcoming Events

Erato Ensemble
Chad Emry Heltzel, conductor

Program will include works for voice and chamber ensemble by Hindemith, Mark-Anthony Turnage, Jocelyn Morlock, Karim Al-Azand, and Max Richter

The Annex
823 Seymour St
Vancouver, BC V6B 3L4

Oct

15

7:30 pm

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I had the pleasure of working with Chad Heltzel on the premiere of my orchestral work Non-Destructive Classical Music in 2019. He was an excellent advocate for the work, thoroughly prepared and brimming with ideas.
All too often, conductors do not bring their own thoughts about a new work to a premiere, but Chad was deeply engaged and made many good suggestions. His technical control was superb, and his rehearsal technique was impeccable. The orchestra responded well to him. I found I had no need to interfere with his rehearsal process, as every concern I had he had already identified and was prepared to correct.
All in all, this was one of the most positive experiences I have had with a conductor at a premiere.

I had the pleasure of working with Chad Heltzel on the premiere of my orchestral work Non-Destructive Classical Music in 2019. He was an excellent advocate for the work, thoroughly prepared and brimming with ideas.
All too often, conductors do not bring their own thoughts about a new work to a premiere, but Chad was deeply engaged and made many good suggestions. His technical control was superb, and his rehearsal technique was impeccable. The orchestra responded well to him. I found I had no need to interfere with his rehearsal process, as every concern I had he had already identified and was prepared to correct.
All in all, this was one of the most positive experiences I have had with a conductor at a premiere.

I had the pleasure of working with Chad Heltzel on the premiere of my orchestral work Non-Destructive Classical Music in 2019. He was an excellent advocate for the work, thoroughly prepared and brimming with ideas.
All too often, conductors do not bring their own thoughts about a new work to a premiere, but Chad was deeply engaged and made many good suggestions. His technical control was superb, and his rehearsal technique was impeccable. The orchestra responded well to him. I found I had no need to interfere with his rehearsal process, as every concern I had he had already identified and was prepared to correct.
All in all, this was one of the most positive experiences I have had with a conductor at a premiere.

Gary Kulesha

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Chad Heltzel is a first rate professional, a precise and inspiring musician. A gifted conductor with total focus and impressive technique, he is committed to the highest artistic standards and communicates his ideas expertly.

Chad Heltzel is a first rate professional, a precise and inspiring musician. A gifted conductor with total focus and impressive technique, he is committed to the highest artistic standards and communicates his ideas expertly.

Chad Heltzel is a first rate professional, a precise and inspiring musician. A gifted conductor with total focus and impressive technique, he is committed to the highest artistic standards and communicates his ideas expertly.

Uri Mayer

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Dr. Heltzel brings so much energy to each lesson and his technical and musical instruction is always clearly and imaginatively communicated. I am so full of ideas and inspiration after leaving a lesson that I can not wait to return to my practice and apply what I have learned.

Dr. Heltzel brings so much energy to each lesson and his technical and musical instruction is always clearly and imaginatively communicated. I am so full of ideas and inspiration after leaving a lesson that I can not wait to return to my practice and apply what I have learned.

Dr. Heltzel brings so much energy to each lesson and his technical and musical instruction is always clearly and imaginatively communicated. I am so full of ideas and inspiration after leaving a lesson that I can not wait to return to my practice and apply what I have learned.

Grace Hu