Musical Arts Center MC426B
Education
- M.M., Master of Music, Indiana University, 1989
- B.M., Bachelor of Music, Indiana University, 1985
Biography
Konrad Strauss serves as chief engineer for Classic Digital Inc. and staff engineer at the Chicago Recording Company. His recording projects include the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Teldec, Atlantic Records, Geffen Records, RCA Red Seal, Koch Classics, New World Records, and many others.
He has recorded with artists including Itzhak Perlman, Daniel Barenboim, and Suzanne Mentzer. His studio work includes projects for the Cirque du Soleil, Mannheim Steamroller, and Dave Brubeck; television commercials for United Airlines, McDonald's, and Allstate; and television soundtracks for ABC, CBS, and HBO.
His recordings have won numerous awards, including:
- Grammy Awards for Best Chamber Music Record and Best Gospel Record
- Hugo award for best children's programming
His work has received accolades from publications such as Fanfare, Gramophone, American Record Guide, and Stereophile.