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Evan Mack is a contemporary classical music composer who was born on August 27, 1980, in Cleveland, Ohio. He grew up in a musical family, with his mother being a pianist and his father a singer. Mack started playing the piano at the age of four and began composing music when he was just eight years old. Mack's early musical education was primarily focused on classical piano, and he studied with several renowned teachers, including Sergei Babayan and Paul Schenly. He also attended the Cleveland Institute of Music, where he earned his Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance. After completing his undergraduate studies, Mack continued his education at the Juilliard School in New York City, where he earned his Master of Music degree in composition. While at Juilliard, he studied with some of the most prominent composers of our time, including John Corigliano, Samuel Adler, and Robert Beaser. Mack's compositions are known for their emotional depth and lyrical beauty. He draws inspiration from a wide range of sources, including literature, poetry, and nature. His music has been performed by some of the world's leading orchestras and ensembles, including the New York Philharmonic, the Cleveland Orchestra, and the American Composers Orchestra. One of Mack's most notable works is his opera, "Angel of the Amazon," which tells the story of Sister Dorothy Stang, an American nun who was murdered in Brazil while working to protect the Amazon rainforest and its indigenous people. The opera premiered in 2011 at the Puffin Cultural Forum in Teaneck, New Jersey, and has since been performed at several other venues, including the National Opera Center in New York City. Another significant work by Mack is his "Concerto for Violin and Orchestra," which was commissioned by the Cleveland Orchestra and premiered in 2014. The concerto is a tribute to Mack's grandmother, who was a violinist, and features virtuosic solo passages and lush orchestration. Mack's music has also been featured in several films and television shows, including the documentary "The Amazon: A River of Life" and the NBC drama "The Blacklist." In addition to his work as a composer, Mack is also an accomplished pianist and has performed extensively as a soloist and chamber musician. He has collaborated with many notable musicians, including cellist Yo-Yo Ma and violinist Joshua Bell. Mack has received numerous awards and honors for his work, including the ASCAP Morton Gould Young Composer Award, the Aaron Copland Award, and the Charles Ives Scholarship from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. In conclusion, Evan Mack is a talented and accomplished composer whose music has touched the hearts of audiences around the world. His works are characterized by their emotional depth, lyrical beauty, and profound sense of humanity. Mack's dedication to his craft and his commitment to social and environmental causes make him a unique and inspiring figure in the world of classical music.

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