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Todd Phillips is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. He was born on August 28, 1954, in San Francisco, California, and grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a jazz pianist, and his mother was a classical pianist. Todd was exposed to music from a very young age and started playing the cello when he was six years old. Todd's talent for music was evident from an early age, and he quickly became a prodigy. He studied at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and later at the Juilliard School in New York City. He was a student of Leonard Rose, one of the most renowned cellists of the 20th century. Todd's career as a professional musician began in the 1970s when he joined the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. He quickly established himself as a talented cellist and became a sought-after performer. He has performed with some of the most prestigious orchestras in the world, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the London Symphony Orchestra. One of Todd's most significant achievements was his performance of the Bach Cello Suites. He recorded the suites in 1990, and the recording received critical acclaim. The New York Times called it "a landmark recording," and it won the Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Soloist Performance (without orchestra) in 1991. Todd has also been a member of several chamber music ensembles, including the Orion String Quartet and the Guarneri Quartet. He has performed at some of the most prestigious music festivals in the world, including the Marlboro Music Festival and the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival. In addition to his performing career, Todd is also a respected teacher. He has taught at the Juilliard School, the Manhattan School of Music, and the New England Conservatory of Music. He is currently a faculty member at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Todd has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career. In addition to the Grammy Award, he has received the Avery Fisher Career Grant, the Naumburg Award, and the Chamber Music America Award. He was also named a MacArthur Fellow in 1996. Todd continues to perform and teach, and his contributions to the world of classical music are significant. He has inspired countless musicians and audiences with his talent and dedication to his craft.

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