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Arlene Shrut is a renowned classical pianist, educator, and author. She was born in New York City and grew up in a family of musicians. Her father was a violinist, and her mother was a pianist. From a young age, Shrut showed a natural talent for music and began taking piano lessons at the age of five. Shrut attended the Juilliard School of Music, where she studied with renowned pianist Adele Marcus. She also studied with pianist and pedagogue Rosina Lhevinne. After graduating from Juilliard, Shrut continued her studies at the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria, where she studied with pianist and conductor Carlo Zecchi. Shrut's career as a performer began in the 1980s, and she quickly gained a reputation as a talented and versatile pianist. She has performed as a soloist with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the London Symphony Orchestra. She has also performed in recital at major concert halls around the world, including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Royal Albert Hall. One of Shrut's most notable performances was her debut with the New York Philharmonic in 1987. She performed Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 under the baton of conductor Zubin Mehta. The performance was widely praised, and Shrut was hailed as a rising star in the classical music world. In addition to her career as a performer, Shrut is also a dedicated educator. She has taught at several prestigious institutions, including the Juilliard School, the Manhattan School of Music, and the New England Conservatory of Music. She has also written several books on piano technique and pedagogy, including "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Piano Exercises" and "Piano Technique Demystified." Shrut has received numerous awards and honors throughout her career. In 1990, she was awarded the Avery Fisher Career Grant, which is given to outstanding young musicians who show exceptional promise. She has also been a recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts Solo Recitalist Grant and the New York State Council on the Arts Grant. In addition to her work as a performer and educator, Shrut is also a dedicated advocate for the arts. She has served on the boards of several arts organizations, including the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and the American Composers Orchestra. She has also been a strong supporter of music education programs in schools and communities around the world. Overall, Arlene Shrut is a highly respected and accomplished classical pianist, educator, and author. Her talent and dedication to the arts have made her a beloved figure in the classical music world, and her contributions to music education and advocacy have had a lasting impact on generations of musicians and music lovers.

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