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Robert Taub is a renowned classical pianist, composer, and educator. He was born on August 8, 1949, in New York City, United States. Taub grew up in a family of musicians, and his father was a violinist. He started playing the piano at the age of six and showed exceptional talent from an early age. Taub received his early music education from the Juilliard School of Music in New York City. Taub continued his music education at Harvard University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in music. He then went on to study at the New England Conservatory of Music, where he received a Master of Music degree. Taub also studied at the Paris Conservatory with Nadia Boulanger, a renowned French composer, and teacher. Taub's career as a pianist began in the 1970s when he started performing in concerts and recitals. He quickly gained recognition for his exceptional talent and became known for his interpretations of the works of Beethoven, Mozart, and Schubert. Taub's performances were praised for their technical brilliance, emotional depth, and musical sensitivity. In 1981, Taub made his debut at the Lincoln Center in New York City, performing Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 with the New York Philharmonic. The performance was a huge success, and Taub received critical acclaim for his interpretation of the concerto. This performance marked the beginning of Taub's career as a soloist with major orchestras around the world. Taub has performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. He has also performed in major concert halls around the world, including Carnegie Hall, the Royal Albert Hall, and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. In addition to his career as a performer, Taub is also a composer. He has written numerous works for piano, chamber ensembles, and orchestra. Taub's compositions have been performed by many leading musicians and orchestras around the world. Taub is also an educator and has taught at several prestigious institutions, including Columbia University, the Manhattan School of Music, and the New England Conservatory of Music. He is currently a professor of music at the City University of New York. Taub has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career. In 1986, he was awarded the Avery Fisher Career Grant, which is given to outstanding young musicians. He has also received the National Endowment for the Arts Solo Recitalist Fellowship and the Naumburg Foundation Award. Taub has recorded extensively throughout his career, and his recordings have received critical acclaim. He has recorded the complete piano sonatas of Beethoven, the complete piano works of Schubert, and the complete piano concertos of Mozart. Taub's recordings have been released on major labels, including Sony Classical, EMI, and Deutsche Grammophon. In addition to his career as a musician, Taub is also a philanthropist. He has established the Robert Taub Foundation, which supports music education and performance. The foundation provides scholarships to young musicians and supports music programs in schools and communities. In conclusion, Robert Taub is a highly accomplished classical pianist, composer, and educator. He has had a distinguished career as a performer, recording artist, and composer.

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