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Tom Tally is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. He was born on August 12, 1965, in Los Angeles, California, to a family of musicians. His father was a violinist, and his mother was a pianist. Tom grew up in a musical environment and started playing the viola at the age of six. Tom's talent was evident from a young age, and he quickly became a prodigy. He studied under some of the best viola teachers in the world, including William Primrose and Pinchas Zukerman. Tom's dedication and hard work paid off, and he won several competitions and awards as a young musician. In 1983, Tom graduated from the Juilliard School in New York City with a Bachelor of Music degree. He then went on to study at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, where he earned a Master of Music degree in 1985. Tom's career as a professional musician began in 1986 when he joined the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra as a violist. He quickly established himself as one of the best violists in the orchestra and was soon promoted to the position of principal violist. Tom's talent and hard work did not go unnoticed, and he was invited to perform as a soloist with several orchestras around the world. Some of his most notable performances include his debut with the New York Philharmonic in 1990, his performance with the London Symphony Orchestra in 1992, and his performance with the Berlin Philharmonic in 1995. Tom has also performed as a chamber musician with some of the best ensembles in the world, including the Emerson String Quartet, the Guarneri String Quartet, and the Tokyo String Quartet. He has also collaborated with some of the best conductors in the world, including Leonard Bernstein, Sir Simon Rattle, and Zubin Mehta. Tom's talent and hard work have earned him several awards and accolades throughout his career. In 1991, he was awarded the Avery Fisher Career Grant, which is one of the most prestigious awards for young musicians in the United States. He was also awarded the Naumburg Viola Competition in 1988 and the Lionel Tertis International Viola Competition in 1991. Tom's dedication to music goes beyond his performances as a musician. He is also a passionate teacher and has taught at several music schools and universities around the world. He has been a faculty member at the Colburn School in Los Angeles since 1995 and has also taught at the Juilliard School, the Curtis Institute of Music, and the New England Conservatory of Music. In addition to his performances and teaching, Tom is also a prolific recording artist. He has recorded several albums as a soloist and as a chamber musician, including his critically acclaimed album, "Viola Music of the Americas," which was released in 2003. Tom's contribution to the world of music has been significant, and his talent and dedication have inspired many young musicians around the world. He continues to perform, teach, and record, and his passion for music shows no signs of slowing down.

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