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Gerald Steichen is a renowned American conductor, pianist, and composer who has made a significant contribution to the world of classical music. He was born on August 31, 1959, in New York City, USA. Steichen grew up in a musical family, and his parents were both professional musicians. His father was a violinist, and his mother was a pianist. Steichen started playing the piano at the age of five and showed exceptional talent from an early age. Steichen received his formal education in music at the Juilliard School in New York City, where he studied piano and conducting. He also attended the Aspen Music Festival and School, where he studied with renowned conductors such as Leonard Bernstein and James Levine. Steichen's talent and dedication to music were evident from an early age, and he quickly established himself as a rising star in the classical music world. Steichen's career as a conductor began in the early 1980s when he was appointed as the assistant conductor of the New York City Opera. He quickly rose through the ranks and became the principal conductor of the company in 1994. During his tenure at the New York City Opera, Steichen conducted numerous productions, including the world premiere of John Corigliano's "The Ghosts of Versailles" in 1991. In addition to his work with the New York City Opera, Steichen has also conducted many other major orchestras and opera companies around the world. He has worked with the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the San Francisco Symphony, and the National Symphony Orchestra, among others. Steichen has also conducted at many of the world's leading opera houses, including the Metropolitan Opera, the Royal Opera House in London, and the Paris Opera. One of the highlights of Steichen's career was his appointment as the principal conductor of the American Symphony Orchestra in 2002. During his tenure with the orchestra, Steichen conducted numerous concerts and recordings, including a critically acclaimed performance of Mahler's Symphony No. 8 in 2008. Steichen's work with the American Symphony Orchestra earned him widespread recognition and praise from critics and audiences alike. In addition to his work as a conductor, Steichen is also an accomplished pianist and composer. He has performed as a soloist with many major orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Steichen has also composed music for film, television, and the concert stage. His compositions have been performed by many major orchestras and ensembles around the world. Steichen's contributions to the world of classical music have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In 1999, he was awarded the Leonard Bernstein Award for Excellence in Educational Programming. In 2008, he received the ASCAP Victor Herbert Award for his contributions to the American musical theater. Steichen has also been honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Juilliard School and the Alumni Achievement Award from the Aspen Music Festival and School. In conclusion, Gerald Steichen is a highly accomplished and respected figure in the world of classical music. His talent and dedication to music have earned him widespread recognition and praise from critics and audiences alike.

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