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Miles Graber is a renowned classical music artist who has made a name for himself as a pianist, chamber musician, and accompanist. Born in New York City in 1955, Graber showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his mother being a pianist and his father a violinist. Graber's talent for music was evident from a young age, and he began studying piano seriously with renowned pianist and teacher Rosina Lhevinne at the Juilliard School in New York City. He continued his studies at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance. After completing his studies, Graber embarked on a career as a professional musician, performing as a soloist and chamber musician throughout the United States and Europe. He has collaborated with many renowned musicians, including violinist Camilla Wicks, cellist Bonnie Hampton, and clarinetist David Shifrin. One of Graber's most notable performances was his debut at Carnegie Hall in 1986, where he performed as a soloist with the San Francisco Symphony. He has also performed at other prestigious venues, including the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. In addition to his work as a soloist, Graber is also highly regarded as a chamber musician and accompanist. He has performed with many chamber music ensembles, including the Alexander String Quartet and the San Francisco Contemporary Music Players. He has also worked as an accompanist for many renowned singers, including mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade and soprano Elly Ameling. Graber's talent and dedication to music have earned him many accolades throughout his career. He has won numerous awards and competitions, including the San Francisco Symphony Young Musicians Competition and the Carmel Music Society Piano Competition. He has also been a recipient of the prestigious National Endowment for the Arts Solo Recitalist Grant. In addition to his performing career, Graber is also a highly respected music educator. He has taught at many institutions, including the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of California, Santa Cruz. He is also a sought-after master class teacher and has taught at many music festivals, including the Mendocino Music Festival and the Sitka Summer Music Festival. Graber is also an avid composer and arranger. He has written many original compositions for piano, as well as arrangements of classical works for various ensembles. His compositions have been performed by many musicians and ensembles, including the San Francisco Symphony and the Alexander String Quartet. Throughout his career, Graber has remained dedicated to promoting classical music and sharing his love of music with others. He has been involved in many outreach programs, including the San Francisco Symphony's Adventures in Music program, which brings classical music to elementary school students. In conclusion, Miles Graber is a highly accomplished classical music artist who has made significant contributions to the world of music as a pianist, chamber musician, accompanist, composer, and educator. His talent, dedication, and passion for music have earned him many accolades and have inspired countless musicians and music lovers around the world.

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