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Sarah Cahill is a renowned classical music artist who has made a name for herself as a pianist, writer, and radio host. Born on August 18, 1960, in Washington, D.C., Cahill grew up in Berkeley, California, where she began playing the piano at a young age. Her parents were both musicians, and her father was a composer, which helped to foster her love of music. Cahill attended the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, where she studied with pianist Adolph Baller. She later went on to earn a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of California, Berkeley, where she studied with pianist and composer Andrew Imbrie. She also studied with composer John Adams, who had a significant influence on her musical style. Throughout her career, Cahill has performed extensively as a soloist and chamber musician, both in the United States and abroad. She has collaborated with many notable composers, including Terry Riley, Lou Harrison, and Pauline Oliveros, and has premiered numerous works by contemporary composers. One of Cahill's most significant achievements was her performance of the complete solo piano works of composer Leo Ornstein. The project, which took over a decade to complete, involved performing and recording all of Ornstein's solo piano works, many of which had never been recorded before. Cahill's recordings of Ornstein's music received critical acclaim and helped to bring attention to the composer's work. Cahill has also been recognized for her work as a writer and radio host. She has written extensively about contemporary music and has contributed to publications such as The New York Times, The Guardian, and The San Francisco Chronicle. She has also hosted a radio program on KPFA in Berkeley, California, called "Then and Now," which focuses on contemporary classical music. In addition to her performances and writing, Cahill has been recognized with numerous awards and honors throughout her career. She was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to study in Paris, and has received grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, and the American Music Center. She has also been awarded the Champion of New Music Award from the American Composers Forum and the Distinguished Artist Award from the International Society for Contemporary Music. Cahill's dedication to contemporary music has made her a leading figure in the classical music world. Her performances and recordings of new music have helped to bring attention to the work of contemporary composers, and her writing and radio programs have helped to educate audiences about the importance of new music. She continues to perform and record, and her contributions to the world of classical music are sure to be felt for years to come.

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