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The Staryk-Perry Duo is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1989 by violinist Steven Staryk and pianist Valerie Tryon Perry. The duo has gained international recognition for their virtuosic performances and unique interpretations of classical repertoire. Steven Staryk was born in Toronto, Canada in 1932 and began playing the violin at a young age. He quickly gained recognition for his talent and went on to study at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto and the Juilliard School in New York City. Staryk has performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. He has also recorded extensively, with over 100 recordings to his name. Valerie Tryon Perry was born in London, England in 1934 and began playing the piano at the age of two. She studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London and went on to perform with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Perry has also recorded extensively, with over 60 recordings to her name. The Staryk-Perry Duo was formed in 1989 when Staryk and Perry met at a music festival in Canada. They quickly discovered a shared passion for classical music and began performing together. The duo's first performance was at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, and they quickly gained a reputation for their virtuosic performances and unique interpretations of classical repertoire. One of the highlights of the Staryk-Perry Duo's career was their performance at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain. The duo performed a program of classical music that was broadcast to millions of people around the world. The performance was widely praised for its technical brilliance and emotional depth. The Staryk-Perry Duo has also performed at many of the world's leading concert halls, including Carnegie Hall in New York City, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. They have also performed at many music festivals, including the Edinburgh International Festival, the Salzburg Festival, and the Tanglewood Music Festival. In addition to their performances, the Staryk-Perry Duo has also received many awards and honors. They were awarded the Order of Canada in 1995, one of Canada's highest honors, for their contributions to classical music. They have also received numerous awards for their recordings, including a Grammy Award for Best Chamber Music Performance in 1993. Despite their many accomplishments, the Staryk-Perry Duo remains committed to their craft and continues to perform and record together. Their unique blend of technical brilliance and emotional depth has made them one of the most respected classical music ensembles in the world.

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