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Isaiah Sheffer was a renowned classical music artist, known for his exceptional skills as a conductor, composer, and radio host. Born on September 29, 1935, in New York City, Sheffer grew up in a family that was deeply involved in the arts. His father was a painter, and his mother was a pianist, which helped to foster his love for music from an early age. Sheffer began his musical training at the Juilliard School of Music, where he studied composition and conducting. He later went on to study at the Tanglewood Music Center, where he worked with some of the most prominent conductors of the time, including Leonard Bernstein and Seiji Ozawa. In the early 1960s, Sheffer began his career as a conductor, working with various orchestras and ensembles throughout the United States and Europe. He quickly gained a reputation for his innovative programming and his ability to bring new life to classical works. One of the highlights of Sheffer's career was his tenure as the conductor of the New York Chamber Symphony. During his time with the orchestra, he led them in numerous performances and recordings, including a critically acclaimed recording of Mozart's "Jupiter" Symphony. In addition to his work as a conductor, Sheffer was also a prolific composer. He wrote music for a variety of ensembles, including orchestras, chamber groups, and soloists. His compositions were known for their lyrical melodies and their ability to evoke a wide range of emotions. Sheffer was also a well-known radio host, serving as the artistic director of the popular radio program "Selected Shorts" on National Public Radio. The program featured actors reading short stories, and Sheffer was responsible for selecting the stories and coordinating the performances. Throughout his career, Sheffer received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the world of classical music. In 1997, he was awarded the ASCAP Deems Taylor Award for his work as a radio host and composer. He was also a recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts' Opera Honors Award, which recognized his contributions to the field of opera. Sadly, Sheffer passed away on November 9, 2012, at the age of 77. However, his legacy lives on through his music, his recordings, and his work as a radio host. He will always be remembered as a talented and innovative musician who made significant contributions to the world of classical music.

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