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Theodore Wiprud is a renowned American composer, pianist, and music educator. He was born on August 22, 1949, in New York City, United States. Wiprud grew up in a family of musicians, and his parents were both professional pianists. His father, William Wiprud, was a composer and music educator, and his mother, Ruth Wiprud, was a concert pianist. Wiprud's parents played a significant role in his early musical education, and he began playing the piano at a young age. Wiprud attended the Juilliard School in New York City, where he studied composition with Vincent Persichetti and Roger Sessions. He also studied piano with Rosina Lhevinne and Adele Marcus. After completing his studies at Juilliard, Wiprud pursued a career as a composer and pianist. Wiprud's compositions are known for their lyrical melodies, rich harmonies, and intricate rhythms. He has written works for orchestra, chamber ensembles, solo instruments, and voice. Some of his most notable works include "Symphony No. 1," "Concerto for Piano and Orchestra," "String Quartet No. 1," and "Songs of Innocence and Experience." Wiprud's "Symphony No. 1" was premiered by the New York Philharmonic in 1993. The work is in three movements and features a lush orchestration and sweeping melodies. The "Concerto for Piano and Orchestra" was premiered by the American Symphony Orchestra in 1997 and features virtuosic piano writing and a colorful orchestration. The "String Quartet No. 1" was premiered by the Cassatt String Quartet in 2001 and features intricate counterpoint and a wide range of emotions. "Songs of Innocence and Experience" is a song cycle based on the poems of William Blake and was premiered by soprano Dawn Upshaw and pianist Gilbert Kalish in 2005. In addition to his work as a composer, Wiprud has also been an active music educator. He has taught at the Juilliard School, the Manhattan School of Music, and the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music. He has also served as the Vice President of Education for the New York Philharmonic, where he developed educational programs for children and adults. Wiprud's contributions to the world of classical music have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. He has received grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts, and the American Academy of Arts and Letters. He has also been awarded the ASCAP Foundation Rudolf Nissim Prize, the Aaron Copland Award, and the Charles Ives Scholarship from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. In conclusion, Theodore Wiprud is a highly respected composer, pianist, and music educator. His compositions are known for their beauty, complexity, and emotional depth. He has made significant contributions to the world of classical music through his compositions and educational programs. Wiprud's legacy will continue to inspire future generations of musicians and music lovers.

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