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Robert Brooks was born on May 12, 1985, in New York City. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his mother being a pianist and his father a cellist. From a young age, Brooks showed a natural talent for music, and he began playing the piano at the age of four. Brooks received his formal music education at the Juilliard School in New York City, where he studied under the renowned pianist and teacher, Yoheved Kaplinsky. During his time at Juilliard, Brooks won numerous awards and competitions, including the prestigious Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition in 2004. After graduating from Juilliard, Brooks began his professional career as a concert pianist, performing in major venues around the world. He quickly gained a reputation as one of the most talented and dynamic young pianists of his generation, known for his virtuosic technique and passionate interpretations of classical repertoire. One of Brooks' most memorable performances was his debut at Carnegie Hall in 2007, where he performed a program of works by Beethoven, Chopin, and Liszt to critical acclaim. The New York Times praised his "dazzling technique and emotional depth," and hailed him as a rising star in the classical music world. In addition to his solo performances, Brooks has also collaborated with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the Berlin Philharmonic. He has worked with many of the most respected conductors of our time, including Daniel Barenboim, Simon Rattle, and Gustavo Dudamel. Brooks has also recorded several highly acclaimed albums, including a complete cycle of Beethoven's piano sonatas, which was praised by critics for its "clarity, precision, and emotional depth." He has also recorded works by Chopin, Liszt, and Rachmaninoff, among others. Throughout his career, Brooks has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to classical music. In 2010, he was awarded the Avery Fisher Career Grant, one of the most prestigious awards for young musicians in the United States. He has also been named a Steinway Artist, an honor reserved for the world's most accomplished pianists. Despite his many accomplishments, Brooks remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He continues to perform regularly around the world, and is committed to sharing his love of classical music with audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

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