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Mary L. Bentz was born on May 12, 1985, in New York City. She grew up in a family of musicians, with her mother being a pianist and her father a cellist. From a young age, Mary showed a natural talent for music and began taking piano lessons at the age of four. As Mary grew older, her passion for music only intensified. She began studying at the Juilliard School of Music in New York City, where she received her Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance. She then went on to earn her Master of Music degree from the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. Throughout her career, Mary has performed in some of the world's most prestigious concert halls, including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Royal Albert Hall. She has also performed with some of the world's most renowned orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the Berlin Philharmonic. One of Mary's most notable performances was her debut at Carnegie Hall in 2008. She performed Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5, also known as the "Emperor" concerto, with the New York Philharmonic. The performance was met with critical acclaim, with The New York Times calling it "a stunning display of virtuosity and musicality." In addition to her performances, Mary has also received numerous awards and accolades throughout her career. She was the winner of the 2006 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, one of the most prestigious piano competitions in the world. She has also been awarded the Avery Fisher Career Grant, the Gilmore Young Artist Award, and the Arthur Rubinstein Prize. Despite her success, Mary remains humble and dedicated to her craft. She continues to practice for hours each day and is always looking for ways to improve her technique and interpretation of the music. In addition to her performing career, Mary is also a dedicated teacher. She has taught at the Juilliard School, the Curtis Institute of Music, and the Manhattan School of Music. She is known for her ability to inspire and motivate her students, and many of them have gone on to have successful careers in music. Mary's dedication to music and her unwavering commitment to excellence have made her one of the most respected and admired classical musicians of her generation. Her performances continue to captivate audiences around the world, and her influence on the next generation of musicians is sure to be felt for years to come.

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