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in San Francisco, CA

 

Henry Dehlinger is a classical music artist who has made a name for himself as a composer, pianist, and singer. Born in San Francisco, California, in 1969, Dehlinger grew up in a family of musicians. His mother was a pianist, and his father was a singer, so it was only natural that he would follow in their footsteps. Dehlinger began playing the piano at the age of five and quickly showed a talent for music. He studied with several renowned teachers, including the late pianist and composer Earl Wild, who was a major influence on his musical development. Dehlinger also studied voice and composition, and he began performing in public at a young age. In 1991, Dehlinger graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with a degree in music. He then went on to study at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, where he earned a master's degree in piano performance. During this time, he also studied composition with the composer David Conte. Dehlinger's career as a performer began to take off in the early 1990s. He performed extensively throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, playing solo recitals and appearing as a soloist with orchestras. He also began to gain recognition as a composer, with several of his works being performed by local ensembles. In 1995, Dehlinger won the San Francisco Conservatory of Music's Concerto Competition, which led to his debut as a soloist with the San Francisco Conservatory Orchestra. This performance was a major milestone in his career, and it helped to establish him as a rising star in the classical music world. Over the next few years, Dehlinger continued to perform and compose, and he began to receive national recognition for his work. In 1998, he won the National Association of Composers/USA Young Composers Competition, which led to performances of his music by orchestras across the country. In 2000, Dehlinger released his first CD, "Romantic Piano Music," which featured his own compositions as well as works by Chopin, Liszt, and Rachmaninoff. The CD received critical acclaim and helped to establish Dehlinger as a major talent in the classical music world. In 2002, Dehlinger was invited to perform at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., as part of the Millennium Stage Concert Series. This performance was a major highlight of his career, and it helped to bring his music to a wider audience. In addition to his work as a performer and composer, Dehlinger is also a dedicated teacher. He has taught piano and composition at several universities and conservatories, including the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and the University of California, Berkeley. Today, Dehlinger continues to perform and compose, and he remains a major figure in the classical music world. His music has been performed by orchestras and ensembles around the world, and he has received numerous awards and honors for his work. He is also a passionate advocate for classical music education, and he works tirelessly to inspire the next generation of musicians.

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