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Edgar Meyer and Chris Thile are two of the most prominent and influential musicians in the world of classical music. Both born in the United States, they have made significant contributions to the genre through their compositions, performances, and collaborations with other artists. Edgar Meyer was born on November 24, 1960, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He grew up in a musical family, with his father playing the double bass and his mother playing the piano. Meyer began playing the double bass at the age of five and quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument. He went on to study at the Cleveland Institute of Music and later at Indiana University, where he received a degree in music. Meyer's early career was marked by his work as a session musician, playing on numerous recordings for artists such as Garth Brooks, Emmylou Harris, and James Taylor. However, he soon began to focus more on his own compositions and performances, which drew on a wide range of musical influences, including bluegrass, jazz, and classical music. One of Meyer's most notable works is his Concerto for Double Bass, which he composed in 1994. The piece, which features a solo double bass accompanied by a full orchestra, has been performed by numerous orchestras around the world and has become a staple of the double bass repertoire. Meyer has also composed a number of other works for the double bass, including a sonata and a concerto for double bass and orchestra. In addition to his work as a composer, Meyer is also known for his virtuosic performances on the double bass. He has performed with a wide range of artists, including Yo-Yo Ma, Joshua Bell, and Béla Fleck, and has been praised for his technical skill and musicality. Chris Thile was born on February 20, 1981, in Oceanside, California. He grew up in a musical family, with his father playing the guitar and his mother playing the piano. Thile began playing the mandolin at the age of five and quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument. He went on to study at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. Thile's early career was marked by his work as a member of the bluegrass band Nickel Creek, which he formed with his childhood friends Sara and Sean Watkins. The band's unique blend of traditional bluegrass and contemporary pop music helped to popularize the genre and earned them a devoted following. After Nickel Creek disbanded in 2007, Thile began to focus more on his solo career, which has included numerous collaborations with other artists and a wide range of musical styles. He has released several solo albums, including the critically acclaimed "Bach: Sonatas and Partitas, Vol. 1," which features his interpretations of Johann Sebastian Bach's solo violin works on the mandolin. One of Thile's most notable collaborations is his work with the classical pianist Brad Mehldau. The duo has released two albums together, "Chris Thile & Brad Mehldau" and "Chris Thile & Brad Mehldau II," which feature their interpretations of a wide range of musical styles, including jazz, classical, and pop music. Thile is also known for his work as the host of the public radio program "Live from Here," which features live performances by a wide range of musical artists.

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