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Aleck Karis is a renowned classical pianist who has made a name for himself in the world of music through his exceptional talent and dedication to his craft. Born in New York City in 1951, Karis grew up in a family of musicians and was exposed to classical music from a young age. His father was a violinist and his mother was a pianist, and they both encouraged him to pursue his passion for music. Karis began playing the piano at the age of five and quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument. He studied with several renowned teachers, including Rosina Lhevinne and Leonard Shure, and went on to earn degrees from the Juilliard School and the New England Conservatory of Music. Throughout his career, Karis has performed with some of the world's leading orchestras and conductors, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the London Symphony Orchestra. He has also collaborated with many of the most celebrated composers of our time, including John Cage, Elliott Carter, and György Ligeti. One of Karis's most notable performances was his 1992 recital at the Library of Congress, where he performed the complete piano works of Charles Ives. The performance was hailed as a landmark event in the history of American music, and Karis's interpretation of Ives's complex and challenging music was widely praised. Karis has also been recognized for his contributions to the world of music through numerous awards and honors. In 1999, he was awarded the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, which is given to outstanding young musicians who show exceptional promise for the future. He has also been awarded the Charles Ives Prize from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, the Koussevitzky Prize from the Library of Congress, and the Goddard Lieberson Fellowship from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. In addition to his work as a performer, Karis is also a dedicated teacher and mentor to young musicians. He has taught at several prestigious institutions, including the University of California, San Diego, and the New England Conservatory of Music. He is currently a professor of music at the University of California, San Diego, where he continues to inspire and educate the next generation of musicians. Throughout his career, Aleck Karis has demonstrated a deep commitment to the art of classical music and a passion for exploring new and challenging repertoire. His performances are marked by a rare combination of technical virtuosity and emotional depth, and he has earned a reputation as one of the most exciting and innovative pianists of his generation.

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