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Chamber

 

 

Concerto

 

Anthony Ross is a renowned cellist and a prominent figure in the world of classical music. Born on August 10, 1960, in New York City, Ross grew up in a family of musicians. His father, Donald Ross, was a violinist with the New York Philharmonic, and his mother, Lillian Fuchs, was a renowned violist and composer. Ross's siblings, Michael and Joseph, are also accomplished musicians. Ross began playing the cello at the age of four, and by the time he was a teenager, he was already performing with orchestras. He attended the Juilliard School, where he studied with Leonard Rose and Channing Robbins. After graduating from Juilliard, Ross joined the Cleveland Orchestra as its principal cellist in 1988. Ross's tenure with the Cleveland Orchestra was marked by numerous highlights. He performed as a soloist with the orchestra on several occasions, including a performance of the Dvorak Cello Concerto in 1992. He also played a key role in the orchestra's recordings, including its Grammy-winning recording of Shostakovich's Symphony No. 8. In addition to his work with the Cleveland Orchestra, Ross has also performed with numerous other orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. He has collaborated with many of the world's leading conductors, including Christoph von Dohnanyi, Lorin Maazel, and Franz Welser-Most. Ross has also been active as a chamber musician. He has performed with the Tokyo String Quartet, the Emerson String Quartet, and the Guarneri String Quartet, among others. He has also been a member of the faculty at the Cleveland Institute of Music and the Aspen Music Festival and School. Ross's performances have been widely acclaimed by critics and audiences alike. The New York Times has praised his "rich, burnished tone" and his "impeccable technique." The Cleveland Plain Dealer has called him "one of the finest cellists of his generation." In addition to his performances, Ross has also been recognized for his contributions to the world of classical music. He was awarded the Cleveland Arts Prize in 2000, and he was inducted into the Cleveland Arts Hall of Fame in 2014. He has also been a recipient of the Avery Fisher Career Grant and the Naumburg Award. Ross's recordings have also received critical acclaim. His recording of the Bach Cello Suites was praised by Gramophone magazine as "a benchmark recording." His recording of the Brahms Double Concerto with violinist Joshua Bell and the Cleveland Orchestra was nominated for a Grammy Award. Ross continues to be an active performer and educator. He currently serves as the principal cellist of the Minnesota Orchestra, and he is a member of the faculty at the University of Minnesota School of Music. He also performs regularly as a soloist and chamber musician. In conclusion, Anthony Ross is a highly accomplished cellist who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. His performances have been widely praised, and he has been recognized with numerous awards and honors. He continues to be an important figure in the world of classical music, and his legacy is sure to endure for many years to come.

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