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Hilel Zori is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. Born in Israel in 1961, Zori showed an early interest in music and began playing the cello at the age of six. He studied at the Rubin Academy of Music in Tel Aviv and later at the Juilliard School in New York. Zori's talent was recognized early on, and he won several awards and competitions as a young musician. In 1983, he won first prize at the Pablo Casals International Cello Competition in Budapest, Hungary, which launched his career as a soloist. He has since performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. Zori's performances are known for their technical brilliance and emotional depth. He has a particular affinity for the music of Bach, which he has performed and recorded extensively. He has also championed the works of contemporary composers, including Israeli composer Avner Dorman, whose cello concerto he premiered in 2007. In addition to his work as a soloist, Zori is also a respected chamber musician. He has performed with many of the world's leading chamber ensembles, including the Guarneri Quartet and the Emerson Quartet. He is a founding member of the Jerusalem Quartet, which has won critical acclaim for its recordings and performances. Zori's contributions to the world of music have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In 1991, he was awarded the Israel Prize, the country's highest honor for achievement in the arts and sciences. He has also been awarded the Avery Fisher Career Grant and the Leonard Bernstein Prize for Excellence in Music. Despite his success as a performer, Zori has remained committed to music education. He has taught at the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance and the Buchmann-Mehta School of Music at Tel Aviv University. He has also given masterclasses around the world, sharing his knowledge and expertise with the next generation of musicians. In recent years, Zori has expanded his artistic pursuits beyond music. He has collaborated with visual artists and dancers, exploring the intersection of music and other art forms. He has also become involved in music therapy, using his skills as a musician to help people with a variety of health issues. Throughout his career, Hilel Zori has remained dedicated to the art of music. His performances and recordings have inspired audiences around the world, and his contributions to music education and therapy have made a lasting impact. He continues to be a leading figure in the world of classical music, and his legacy will undoubtedly endure for generations to come.

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