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Rebecca Pechefsky is a renowned classical music artist who has made a name for herself as a harpsichordist and fortepianist. Born in New York City in 1959, Pechefsky grew up in a family of musicians and was exposed to classical music from a young age. Her mother was a pianist and her father was a composer, and they both encouraged her to pursue music as a career. Pechefsky began her musical training on the piano, but soon discovered a passion for the harpsichord. She studied with renowned harpsichordist Albert Fuller and went on to earn a degree in harpsichord performance from the Juilliard School in 1981. She also studied with Gustav Leonhardt in Amsterdam and with Kenneth Gilbert in Paris. Throughout her career, Pechefsky has been recognized for her exceptional talent and musicianship. She has won numerous awards and accolades, including the prestigious Erwin Bodky Award from the Cambridge Society for Early Music in 1990. She has also been a finalist in the Bruges International Harpsichord Competition and the International Harpsichord Competition in Paris. Pechefsky has performed extensively throughout the United States and Europe, both as a soloist and as a member of various ensembles. She has appeared at major music festivals, including the Boston Early Music Festival, the Berkeley Early Music Festival, and the Tage Alter Musik Regensburg. She has also performed with the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the Handel and Haydn Society. One of Pechefsky's most notable performances was her 1995 recital at the Frick Collection in New York City. The concert, which featured works by Bach, Scarlatti, and Rameau, was praised by critics for its "exquisite musicianship" and "impeccable technique." Pechefsky has also recorded several albums, including a critically acclaimed recording of Bach's Goldberg Variations on the harpsichord. In addition to her performing career, Pechefsky is also a respected music educator. She has taught at the Juilliard School, the Mannes College of Music, and the Longy School of Music, and has given masterclasses and workshops throughout the United States and Europe. She is known for her passionate and engaging teaching style, and for her ability to inspire and motivate her students. Throughout her career, Pechefsky has been a champion of early music and has worked tirelessly to promote the harpsichord and fortepiano as legitimate instruments in their own right. She has been instrumental in the revival of interest in the music of lesser-known composers, and has helped to bring their works to a wider audience. In recognition of her contributions to the world of classical music, Pechefsky was awarded the prestigious Gottlieb Foundation Fellowship in 2010. The fellowship, which is awarded to outstanding artists in various disciplines, provided Pechefsky with the financial support she needed to continue her work as a performer and educator. Today, Pechefsky continues to perform, record, and teach, and remains a highly respected figure in the world of classical music. Her passion for the harpsichord and fortepiano, and her commitment to promoting early music, have inspired countless musicians and music lovers around the world.

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