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Laura Jeppesen is a renowned viola da gamba player and a prominent figure in the world of classical music. Born in 1956 in New York City, Jeppesen grew up in a family of musicians and was exposed to music from a very young age. Her father was a jazz pianist, and her mother was a classical pianist, so music was always a part of her life. Jeppesen began her musical training on the piano at the age of five, but it wasn't until she was in high school that she discovered the viola da gamba. She was immediately drawn to the instrument's unique sound and began studying with the renowned gamba player, Catharina Meints. After completing her undergraduate studies at the New England Conservatory of Music, Jeppesen went on to earn a master's degree in early music performance from the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis in Switzerland. It was during her time in Switzerland that Jeppesen began to establish herself as a prominent figure in the world of early music. Jeppesen has performed with some of the most prestigious early music ensembles in the world, including the Boston Early Music Festival Orchestra, the Handel and Haydn Society, and the King's Noyse. She has also collaborated with many of the leading figures in early music, including Jordi Savall, Andrew Lawrence-King, and Christopher Hogwood. One of the highlights of Jeppesen's career was her performance at the 1990 Tanglewood Music Festival, where she played the solo viola da gamba part in Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 6. Her performance was widely praised, and it helped to establish her as one of the leading gamba players of her generation. Jeppesen has also been recognized for her contributions to the world of early music. In 1995, she was awarded the Erwin Bodky Award for Early Music by the Cambridge Society for Early Music. The award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of early music. In addition to her work as a performer, Jeppesen is also a respected teacher and scholar. She has taught at many of the leading music schools in the United States, including the New England Conservatory of Music, the Longy School of Music, and the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. She has also published numerous articles and essays on early music and the viola da gamba. Jeppesen's recordings have also received critical acclaim. Her recording of Marin Marais' Pièces de viole, Book 2, was named one of the top classical recordings of 1992 by The New York Times. Her recording of Bach's Brandenburg Concertos with the Boston Early Music Festival Orchestra was also widely praised. Jeppesen continues to perform and teach, and she remains a prominent figure in the world of early music. Her contributions to the field have helped to establish the viola da gamba as a respected and important instrument in the world of classical music.

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