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Lucille Chung is a renowned classical pianist who has captivated audiences around the world with her virtuosic performances and musical sensitivity. Born in Montreal, Canada in 1980, Chung began playing the piano at the age of three and quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument. She went on to study at the Juilliard School in New York City, where she earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in piano performance. Chung's career as a professional pianist began in earnest in the early 2000s, when she won several prestigious competitions and began performing with major orchestras around the world. In 2003, she won the Montreal International Music Competition, which helped to launch her career and establish her as a rising star in the classical music world. She has since gone on to win numerous other awards and accolades, including the Virginia Parker Prize from the Canada Council for the Arts, the Prix Goyer from the Fondation Arte Musica, and the Sylva Gelber Foundation Award. Chung's performances are known for their technical precision, musicality, and emotional depth. She has a particular affinity for the music of Beethoven, Chopin, and Rachmaninoff, and has recorded several albums of their works. Her recordings have received critical acclaim and have been praised for their clarity, sensitivity, and expressive power. One of Chung's most memorable performances was her debut with the New York Philharmonic in 2006, where she played Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 under the baton of Lorin Maazel. The performance was widely praised for its intensity and emotional depth, and helped to establish Chung as one of the leading pianists of her generation. Chung has also performed with many other major orchestras around the world, including the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Orchestre de Paris, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, and the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra. She has collaborated with many renowned conductors, including Charles Dutoit, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, and Jaap van Zweden. In addition to her work as a soloist, Chung is also an accomplished chamber musician. She has performed with many of the world's leading chamber ensembles, including the Tokyo String Quartet, the Emerson String Quartet, and the Borromeo String Quartet. She is also a founding member of the Amici Chamber Ensemble, which has been praised for its innovative programming and virtuosic performances. Chung is also a dedicated teacher and mentor to young musicians. She has taught at several prestigious institutions, including the Juilliard School, the Manhattan School of Music, and the Glenn Gould School in Toronto. She is known for her patient and supportive teaching style, and for her ability to inspire her students to reach their full potential. Throughout her career, Chung has remained committed to promoting classical music and making it accessible to audiences around the world. She has performed in many non-traditional venues, including schools, hospitals, and community centers, and has worked to bring classical music to underserved communities. She is also a passionate advocate for music education, and has worked with many organizations to promote music education and support young musicians. In recognition of her contributions to the world of classical music, Chung has received numerous awards and honors. In 2017, she was awarded the Order of Canada, one of the country's highest civilian honors, for her contributions to the arts.

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