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Elizabeth Mann is a renowned flutist and a prominent figure in the world of classical music. Born in 1960 in Dallas, Texas, Mann grew up in a family of musicians. Her father, Robert Mann, was a violinist and the founder of the Juilliard String Quartet, while her mother, Lucy Rowan Mann, was a pianist and a teacher. Growing up in such a musical environment, Mann was exposed to classical music from a very young age and began playing the flute at the age of nine. Mann's talent for the flute was evident from the beginning, and she quickly became a prodigy. She studied with some of the most renowned flutists of the time, including Julius Baker, Samuel Baron, and Jean-Pierre Rampal. Mann attended the Juilliard School in New York City, where she earned her Bachelor of Music degree in 1982 and her Master of Music degree in 1984. After completing her studies, Mann began her professional career as a flutist. She quickly gained recognition for her exceptional talent and was invited to perform with some of the most prestigious orchestras in the world. Mann has performed as a soloist with the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the San Francisco Symphony, among others. Mann's performances have been praised for their technical brilliance and emotional depth. She has a unique ability to bring out the nuances and subtleties of the music, and her performances are always deeply moving. Mann has also been recognized for her exceptional musicianship and has received numerous awards and honors throughout her career. One of the highlights of Mann's career was her performance of Mozart's Flute Concerto No. 1 with the New York Philharmonic in 1995. The performance was widely acclaimed, and Mann was praised for her virtuosity and sensitivity. The New York Times called her performance "a revelation" and praised her "exquisite phrasing and tonal beauty." Mann has also been a champion of contemporary music and has premiered numerous works by contemporary composers. She has worked closely with composers such as John Adams, Steve Reich, and Kaija Saariaho, and has premiered works by these composers with some of the world's leading orchestras. In addition to her work as a soloist, Mann is also a dedicated chamber musician. She has performed with some of the most renowned chamber ensembles in the world, including the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, the Guarneri Quartet, and the Emerson Quartet. Mann is also a founding member of the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, a conductorless ensemble that has gained international acclaim for its innovative approach to classical music. Mann's recordings have also received critical acclaim. She has recorded numerous albums as a soloist and as a member of various ensembles, and her recordings have been praised for their technical excellence and musical sensitivity. Mann's recording of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1990. Throughout her career, Mann has been a dedicated teacher and mentor to young musicians. She has taught at the Juilliard School, the Manhattan School of Music, and the Yale School of Music, among others. Mann is also a frequent guest lecturer and has given masterclasses at universities and conservatories around the world.

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