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Tony Arnold is a renowned American soprano who has made a significant impact on the world of classical music. Born on August 25, 1968, in Chicago, Illinois, Arnold grew up in a family that valued music and the arts. Her mother was a pianist, and her father was a music lover who introduced her to classical music at a young age. Arnold began her musical training as a pianist, but she soon discovered her love for singing. She attended Oberlin College Conservatory of Music, where she studied voice with Richard Miller and received her Bachelor of Music degree in 1990. She then went on to earn her Master of Music degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she studied with Jerold Siena. Arnold's career as a professional singer began in 1994 when she won the prestigious Naumburg International Vocal Competition. This award launched her career and opened doors for her to perform with some of the world's most renowned orchestras and conductors. One of Arnold's most significant accomplishments was her performance of György Ligeti's "Mysteries of the Macabre" with the Berlin Philharmonic under the direction of Sir Simon Rattle in 2005. This performance was widely acclaimed and helped to establish Arnold as a leading interpreter of contemporary music. Arnold has also performed with other major orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the San Francisco Symphony. She has worked with many notable conductors, including Pierre Boulez, Esa-Pekka Salonen, and James Levine. In addition to her work with orchestras, Arnold is also a sought-after recitalist and chamber musician. She has performed at many prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Wigmore Hall in London. She has collaborated with many renowned chamber ensembles, including the Arditti Quartet, the Daedalus Quartet, and the International Contemporary Ensemble. Arnold's repertoire is diverse and includes works from the Baroque era to contemporary music. She has a particular affinity for contemporary music and has premiered many new works by composers such as John Zorn, George Crumb, and Kaija Saariaho. Arnold's dedication to contemporary music has earned her many accolades and awards. In 2001, she was awarded the Paul Fromm Award by the Fromm Music Foundation at Harvard University. This award recognizes outstanding performers and composers of contemporary music. In 2006, she was awarded the Chamber Music America/ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming of Contemporary Music. Arnold is also a dedicated educator and has taught at many prestigious institutions, including the University of Buffalo, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and the University of California, San Diego. She is currently a professor of voice at the University of Rochester's Eastman School of Music. In addition to her work as a performer and educator, Arnold is also a passionate advocate for the arts. She has served on the boards of many arts organizations, including the International Contemporary Ensemble and the American Composers Forum. Arnold's contributions to the world of classical music have been significant, and she continues to be a leading figure in the field. Her dedication to contemporary music and her commitment to education and advocacy have made her a role model for aspiring musicians and music lovers alike.

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