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July 17, 1979 in Chicago, IL

 

Anthony McGill is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant impact in the world of music. Born on March 17, 1979, in Chicago, Illinois, McGill grew up in a family of musicians. His mother, Ida McGill, was a pianist, and his father, Demarre McGill, was a flutist. McGill's older brother, Demarre McGill Jr., is also a flutist, making music a significant part of their family's life. McGill began playing the clarinet at the age of seven, and by the time he was in high school, he had already won several competitions. He attended the Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan, where he studied with Nathan Williams. After graduating from high school, McGill went on to study at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, where he was a student of Donald Montanaro. In 2000, McGill won the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, which is awarded to outstanding instrumentalists who show great potential for a significant career in music. This award helped to launch his career, and he quickly became one of the most sought-after clarinetists in the world. McGill has performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the Berlin Philharmonic. He has also collaborated with many of the world's leading conductors, including Alan Gilbert, Lorin Maazel, and Michael Tilson Thomas. One of the highlights of McGill's career was his performance at the inauguration of President Barack Obama in 2009. He performed alongside Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman, and Gabriela Montero, playing a piece by John Williams. This performance was seen by millions of people around the world and helped to raise McGill's profile even further. In addition to his work as a performer, McGill is also a dedicated teacher. He has taught at the Peabody Institute of Music, the Manhattan School of Music, and the Juilliard School. He is currently the principal clarinetist of the New York Philharmonic, a position he has held since 2014. McGill has received many awards and honors throughout his career. In addition to the Avery Fisher Career Grant, he has also been awarded the Sphinx Medal of Excellence, the John Jay Justice Award, and the Sphinx Organization's Isaac Stern Award. He was also named a 2015-2016 WQXR Artist-in-Residence. McGill is known for his virtuosic playing and his ability to connect with audiences. He has been praised for his beautiful tone, his technical skill, and his ability to convey emotion through his playing. He is also known for his commitment to promoting diversity in classical music and for his work with the Sphinx Organization, which is dedicated to promoting diversity in the arts. In conclusion, Anthony McGill is a talented and accomplished classical music artist who has made a significant impact in the world of music. His virtuosic playing, his commitment to promoting diversity in classical music, and his dedication to teaching have made him one of the most respected and admired musicians of his generation.

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