Tedd Firth is a renowned pianist, composer, and arranger in the world of classical music. He was born on December 29, 1977, in New York City, USA. Firth grew up in a musical family, and his parents were both professional musicians. His father was a jazz pianist, and his mother was a classical pianist. Firth started playing the piano at the age of four and showed a natural talent for music. Firth attended the Manhattan School of Music Preparatory Division and later went on to study at the Manhattan School of Music. He graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Piano Performance in 1999. During his time at the Manhattan School of Music, Firth studied with renowned jazz pianist Kenny Barron. After graduating, Firth began his career as a professional musician. He quickly gained recognition for his exceptional talent and was soon in demand as a pianist, composer, and arranger. Firth has worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Tony Bennett, Barbara Cook, and Michael Feinstein. One of Firth's most significant achievements was his work as the musical director for the Broadway production of "An American in Paris." The show opened in 2015 and was a critical and commercial success. Firth's arrangements and orchestrations were praised for their beauty and sophistication, and he was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Orchestrations. Firth has also performed at some of the most prestigious venues in the world, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center. He has appeared as a soloist with several orchestras, including the New York Pops, the Boston Pops, and the San Francisco Symphony. In addition to his work as a performer, Firth is also an accomplished composer and arranger. He has written music for several films and television shows, including "The Good Wife" and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel." Firth's arrangements have been performed by some of the world's leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Firth has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. In 2004, he won the Great American Jazz Piano Competition, which is one of the most prestigious jazz competitions in the world. He was also a finalist in the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition in 2001. Firth's talent and dedication to his craft have made him one of the most respected musicians in the world of classical music. His ability to seamlessly blend jazz and classical music has earned him a unique place in the music industry. Firth continues to perform, compose, and arrange music, and his contributions to the world of classical music are sure to be felt for many years to come.

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