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Baroque

 

 

Contemporary

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Chamber

 

 

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Robert F. Bates was born on May 12, 1975, in New York City. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his father being a renowned pianist and his mother a violinist. From a young age, Bates showed a keen interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of four. Bates received his formal music education at the Juilliard School in New York City, where he studied under the tutelage of some of the most renowned classical musicians of the time. He graduated with honors in 1997 and went on to pursue a career as a concert pianist. Bates made his debut performance at Carnegie Hall in 1998, where he received critical acclaim for his performance of Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27, No. 2, also known as the "Moonlight Sonata." This performance marked the beginning of a long and illustrious career for Bates. Over the years, Bates has performed at some of the most prestigious concert halls around the world, including the Royal Albert Hall in London, the Sydney Opera House in Australia, and the Salle Pleyel in Paris. He has also collaborated with some of the most renowned orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the Berlin Philharmonic. One of Bates' most memorable performances was his rendition of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18, with the Boston Symphony Orchestra in 2005. The performance was hailed as a masterpiece, with critics praising Bates' technical prowess and emotional depth. Bates has also been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. In 2001, he was awarded the Avery Fisher Career Grant, which is given to outstanding young musicians who show exceptional promise for a career in classical music. He was also awarded the prestigious Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 2005, cementing his status as one of the most talented pianists of his generation. In addition to his performances, Bates is also a dedicated music educator. He has taught master classes at some of the most prestigious music schools around the world, including the Juilliard School, the Royal Academy of Music in London, and the Conservatoire de Paris. Despite his many achievements, Bates remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He continues to perform and teach, inspiring a new generation of classical musicians to follow in his footsteps.

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