Christopher Finckel is a renowned cellist and chamber musician who has made a significant contribution to the world of classical music. Born in 1951 in New York City, Finckel grew up in a family of musicians. His father, George Finckel, was a violinist and conductor, and his mother, Ruth Finckel, was a pianist. From a young age, Finckel was exposed to classical music and began playing the cello at the age of six. Finckel's talent was evident from an early age, and he quickly became a sought-after performer. He studied at the Juilliard School with Leonard Rose and Channing Robbins, and later with Bernard Greenhouse at the Manhattan School of Music. In 1972, Finckel won the Young Concert Artists International Auditions, which launched his career as a soloist. Throughout his career, Finckel has performed with some of the world's most prestigious orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the London Symphony Orchestra. He has also collaborated with many renowned conductors, such as Leonard Bernstein, Seiji Ozawa, and James Levine. In addition to his solo work, Finckel is also a highly respected chamber musician. He was a founding member of the Emerson String Quartet, one of the most celebrated chamber ensembles in the world. Finckel played with the quartet for 34 years, during which time they won nine Grammy Awards and performed in major concert halls around the world. After leaving the Emerson Quartet in 2013, Finckel continued to perform as a chamber musician, collaborating with a wide range of artists and ensembles. He has also been a dedicated teacher, serving on the faculties of the Juilliard School, the Manhattan School of Music, and the Stony Brook University. Throughout his career, Finckel has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to classical music. In 1985, he was awarded the Avery Fisher Prize, one of the most prestigious awards in classical music. He has also been honored with the Harvard Musical Association's Arthur W. Foote Award, the Chamber Music America Richard J. Bogomolny National Service Award, and the Musical America Instrumentalist of the Year Award. In addition to his performing and teaching work, Finckel has also been involved in a number of initiatives to promote classical music and support young musicians. He is the co-founder and artistic director of Music

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