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Robbie Buchanan is a renowned American pianist, keyboardist, composer, and arranger who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. Born on March 22, 1953, in Coffeyville, Kansas, Buchanan grew up in a musical family. His father was a jazz pianist, and his mother was a singer. Buchanan started playing the piano at the age of four and showed exceptional talent from an early age. Buchanan's family moved to Los Angeles when he was ten years old, and he continued to hone his skills as a pianist. He attended the University of Southern California, where he studied music composition and arranging. During his time at USC, Buchanan played in various jazz and rock bands and gained valuable experience as a performer. After graduating from USC, Buchanan began his career as a session musician, playing keyboards on numerous recordings for popular artists such as Barbra Streisand, Whitney Houston, and Michael Jackson. He quickly gained a reputation as a versatile and talented musician, and his skills as a pianist and arranger were in high demand. In addition to his work as a session musician, Buchanan also composed and arranged music for film and television. He worked on the scores for several popular movies, including "The Karate Kid," "Footloose," and "Dirty Dancing." Buchanan's work on the soundtrack for "Dirty Dancing" earned him a Grammy Award nomination for Best Instrumental Composition. Buchanan's success as a session musician and composer did not diminish his passion for classical music. He continued to perform and record classical music throughout his career, and his performances were always well-received by audiences and critics alike. One of Buchanan's most significant performances was his solo piano concert at Carnegie Hall in 1990. The concert featured a mix of classical and contemporary music, and Buchanan's virtuosic playing left the audience in awe. The New York Times praised Buchanan's performance, calling it "a tour de force of pianistic skill and musical sensitivity." Buchanan's talent as a pianist and arranger also led to collaborations with some of the biggest names in classical music. He worked with renowned conductor Leonard Bernstein on several projects, including the score for the Broadway musical "West Side Story." Buchanan also collaborated with composer John Williams on the score for the movie "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial." Throughout his career, Buchanan has received numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to the world of classical music. In addition to his Grammy nomination, he has won several Emmy Awards for his work on television scores. He was also inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame in 2014. Despite his many accomplishments, Buchanan remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He continues to perform and record music, and his passion for classical music has never waned. Buchanan's talent and dedication have made him one of the most respected and admired musicians in the world of classical music, and his contributions to the genre will be remembered for generations to come.

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