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Anthony Newman is a renowned American classical music composer, conductor, and keyboardist. He was born on May 12, 1941, in Los Angeles, California, to a family of musicians. His father, Seymour Newman, was a violinist, and his mother, Rosalind Newman, was a pianist. From a young age, Newman showed a keen interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of three. Newman's family moved to New York City when he was six years old, and he continued his musical education under the tutelage of his mother. He attended the Juilliard School of Music, where he studied piano with Mieczyslaw Munz and composition with Vincent Persichetti. He graduated from Juilliard in 1964 with a Bachelor of Music degree. After graduation, Newman began his career as a concert pianist, performing with major orchestras such as the New York Philharmonic and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. He also began composing his own music, drawing inspiration from the Baroque era and the works of Johann Sebastian Bach. Newman's compositions are characterized by their intricate counterpoint and use of Baroque forms such as the fugue and the chaconne. His works often feature virtuosic keyboard writing and are influenced by his background as a pianist. One of Newman's most famous works is his Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra, which he composed in 1970. The piece features two pianos playing in dialogue with each other, accompanied by a full orchestra. It has been performed by many major orchestras and pianists around the world. In addition to his work as a composer, Newman is also a respected conductor. He has conducted many major orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Boston Pops Orchestra. He is known for his interpretations of Baroque music and has conducted many performances of Bach's works. Newman has also been a prolific recording artist, with over 170 albums to his name. He has recorded many of Bach's keyboard works, as well as his own compositions and works by other composers. Throughout his career, Newman has received many awards and honors for his contributions to classical music. He was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1973 and was inducted into the American Classical Music Hall of Fame in 2008. Newman continues to perform, compose, and conduct to this day. He is a professor of music at the State University of New York at Purchase and is a sought-after guest lecturer and performer at universities and music festivals around the world. His contributions to classical music have made him one of the most respected and influential figures in the field.

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