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Marcus Thompson is a renowned classical music artist who has made significant contributions to the world of music as a violist, chamber musician, and educator. Born in 1948 in New York City, Thompson grew up in a family of musicians and was exposed to music from an early age. His father was a jazz pianist, and his mother was a classical pianist, which gave him a unique perspective on music. Thompson began his musical training on the violin at the age of six, but he switched to the viola when he was 14 years old. He attended the Juilliard School of Music in New York City, where he studied with William Lincer and Lillian Fuchs. After completing his studies at Juilliard, Thompson went on to earn a Bachelor of Music degree from the Manhattan School of Music. In 1972, Thompson joined the Boston Symphony Orchestra as a violist, where he remained for 13 years. During his time with the orchestra, he also served as the principal violist of the Boston Pops Orchestra. In addition to his work with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Thompson was also a member of the Boston Chamber Music Society and the Boston Musica Viva. Thompson's career as a chamber musician has been particularly noteworthy. He has performed with some of the most renowned chamber music ensembles in the world, including the Juilliard String Quartet, the Tokyo String Quartet, and the Emerson String Quartet. He has also collaborated with many of the world's leading soloists, including Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman, and Pinchas Zukerman. In addition to his work as a performer, Thompson has also been an active educator. He has taught at the New England Conservatory of Music, the Boston University School of Music, and the Tanglewood Music Center. He has also served as the director of the New England Conservatory's Preparatory School and as the dean of the Boston University School of Music. Throughout his career, Thompson has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the world of music. In 1983, he was awarded the Avery Fisher Career Grant, which is one of the most prestigious awards in classical music. He has also been awarded the Boston Symphony Orchestra's Erich Leinsdorf Award for Excellence in Teaching and the New England Conservatory's Louis and Adrienne Krasner Award for Excellence in Teaching. Thompson's performances have been praised for their technical virtuosity and emotional depth. He is known for his ability to bring out the nuances and subtleties of the music he performs, and his performances are often described as deeply moving and powerful. His recordings have also received critical acclaim, and he has been featured on numerous recordings with some of the world's leading classical music ensembles. In addition to his work as a performer and educator, Thompson has also been an advocate for the arts. He has served on the boards of several arts organizations, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Boston Chamber Music Society, and the New England Conservatory. He has also been a strong supporter of music education, and he has worked to promote music education in schools and communities throughout the United States. Today, Thompson continues to perform and teach, and he remains one of the most respected and admired classical music artists of his generation.

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