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Renee Jolles is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. She was born in New York City and grew up in a family of musicians. Her father was a violinist, and her mother was a pianist. From a young age, Jolles showed a keen interest in music and began playing the violin at the age of four. Jolles received her early music education at the Juilliard School, where she studied with Dorothy DeLay. She later went on to study at the Curtis Institute of Music, where she was a student of Ivan Galamian. Jolles also studied with Felix Galimir and Joseph Silverstein. Jolles made her debut as a soloist with the Philadelphia Orchestra at the age of 16. She has since performed as a soloist with many other orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Jolles has also performed as a chamber musician with many renowned ensembles, including the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, the Guarneri Quartet, and the Emerson Quartet. Jolles has received many awards and honors throughout her career. She was a recipient of the Avery Fisher Career Grant in 1983 and was awarded the Naumburg Chamber Music Award in 1984. Jolles has also been a recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts Solo Recitalist Grant and the Chamber Music America Residency Grant. In addition to her performing career, Jolles is also a dedicated teacher. She has taught at the Juilliard School, the Manhattan School of Music, and the Mannes College of Music. Jolles is currently a professor of violin at the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College. Jolles has recorded extensively throughout her career. Her recordings include works by Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, and Bartok, among others. Jolles has also recorded contemporary works by composers such as John Adams, Philip Glass, and Steve Reich. One of Jolles' most notable performances was her 1990 performance of John Adams' Violin Concerto with the New York Philharmonic. The performance was conducted by the composer himself and was widely praised by critics. Jolles' interpretation of the work was described as "brilliant" and "virtuosic." Jolles has also been a champion of contemporary music throughout her career. She has premiered many new works by composers such as John Adams, Philip Glass, and Steve Reich. Jolles has also collaborated with many contemporary composers, including Joan Tower, George Crumb, and Elliott Carter. In addition to her performing and teaching careers, Jolles is also a dedicated advocate for music education. She has served on the board of directors of the American String Teachers Association and has been a guest speaker at many music education conferences. Jolles' contributions to the world of classical music have been widely recognized. In 2015, she was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Curtis Institute of Music. Jolles was also awarded the Queens College President's Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2016. In conclusion, Renee Jolles is a highly accomplished classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. Her performances as a soloist and chamber musician have been widely praised, and her dedication to contemporary music has helped to expand the repertoire for the violin. Jolles' teaching career has also been highly successful, and she has been a dedicated advocate for music education.

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