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1973

 

Amit Peled is a renowned classical music artist who has made a name for himself as a cellist, conductor, and pedagogue. Born on April 27, 1973, in Jerusalem, Israel, Peled grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a violinist, and his mother was a pianist. Peled started playing the cello at the age of 10 and quickly showed exceptional talent. Peled's musical education began at the Jerusalem Music Center, where he studied with the renowned cellist and pedagogue, Uzi Wiesel. He later went on to study at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, where he received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music. Peled also studied with Bernard Greenhouse, the legendary cellist of the Beaux Arts Trio, who became his mentor and had a profound influence on his musical development. Peled's career as a cellist took off in the early 2000s when he won several prestigious competitions, including the Aviv Competition in Israel and the Pablo Casals International Cello Competition in France. These victories brought him to the attention of the classical music world, and he soon began performing as a soloist with major orchestras around the world. One of Peled's most memorable performances was his debut with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in 2004, where he played the Elgar Cello Concerto under the baton of Zubin Mehta. The performance was a huge success, and Peled was praised for his virtuosity and musicality. He has since performed with many other leading orchestras, including the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Peled is also a passionate chamber musician and has collaborated with many of the world's leading musicians, including pianist Menahem Pressler, violinist Shlomo Mintz, and clarinetist Richard Stoltzman. He is a founding member of the Tempest Trio, which includes pianist Alon Goldstein and violinist Ilya Kaler. The trio has performed extensively in the United States and Europe and has recorded several critically acclaimed albums. In addition to his performing career, Peled is also a dedicated teacher and has taught at several prestigious institutions, including the Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore and the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. He is currently a professor of cello at the Peabody Conservatory and is highly regarded for his teaching skills and his ability to inspire young musicians. Peled's musical achievements have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In 2012, he was awarded the Avery Fisher Career Grant, which is one of the most prestigious awards for young musicians in the United States. He has also been awarded the Landolfi Award for Excellence in Chamber Music and the Schadt String Competition. Peled is known for his warm and rich tone, his technical brilliance, and his deep musicality. He is a passionate advocate for classical music and is committed to bringing it to new audiences. He has performed in many unconventional venues, including prisons, schools, and hospitals, and has worked with organizations such as Music for Food, which raises money for hunger relief. In recent years, Peled has expanded his musical horizons and has taken on the role of conductor. He has conducted several orchestras, including the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra and the Orquesta Filarmónica de Jalisco in Mexico.

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