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Susan Grace is a renowned classical pianist who has captivated audiences around the world with her virtuosic performances and deep musicality. Born in New York City in 1953, Grace showed an early aptitude for music and began studying piano at the age of five. Her parents, both amateur musicians, recognized her talent and encouraged her to pursue a career in music. Grace's early musical education was rigorous and comprehensive. She studied with some of the most respected teachers in the country, including Rosina Lhevinne and Leon Fleisher. She also attended the Juilliard School, where she earned a Bachelor of Music degree and a Master of Music degree. Throughout her career, Grace has been recognized for her exceptional talent and dedication to her craft. She has won numerous awards and accolades, including the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant and the Naumburg International Piano Competition. She has also been a finalist in the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and the Leeds International Piano Competition. Grace's performances are characterized by their technical precision, emotional depth, and interpretive insight. She has a particular affinity for the music of the Romantic era, and her performances of works by composers such as Chopin, Schumann, and Liszt are widely regarded as some of the finest interpretations of these pieces. One of Grace's most memorable performances was her debut with the New York Philharmonic in 1984. She performed Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2, and her performance was met with rapturous applause from the audience and critical acclaim from music critics. The New York Times called her performance "a revelation" and praised her "impeccable technique and deep musicality." Grace has also performed with many other leading orchestras around the world, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the London Symphony Orchestra. She has collaborated with some of the most respected conductors of our time, including Leonard Bernstein, Sir Simon Rattle, and Daniel Barenboim. In addition to her work as a soloist, Grace is also a dedicated chamber musician. She has performed with many of the world's leading chamber ensembles, including the Emerson String Quartet, the Guarneri Quartet, and the Tokyo String Quartet. She is also a founding member of the Aspen Ensemble, a group of musicians who perform and record contemporary classical music. Grace's recordings have received widespread critical acclaim and have won many awards, including a Grammy Award for Best Chamber Music Performance. Her discography includes recordings of works by Chopin, Schumann, Liszt, and many other composers. Throughout her career, Grace has been committed to promoting classical music and music education. She has served on the faculty of several prestigious music schools, including the Juilliard School and the Aspen Music Festival and School. She has also been a guest lecturer and performer at many universities and music schools around the world. In recognition of her contributions to the world of classical music, Grace has received many honors and awards. She has been inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and has received honorary doctorates from several universities. She has also been awarded the National Medal of Arts, the highest honor given to artists and arts patrons by the United States government.

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