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Conductor  

 

Robert Howes was born on May 12, 1985, in London, England. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his father being a renowned pianist and his mother a violinist. From a young age, Howes showed a keen interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of four. As a child, Howes was enrolled in the Royal Academy of Music in London, where he received formal training in classical piano. He quickly excelled in his studies and began performing in public at the age of six. By the time he was ten, he had already won several local and national piano competitions. In 1997, Howes was awarded a scholarship to attend the Juilliard School in New York City. There, he studied under the tutelage of renowned pianist and teacher, Yoheved Kaplinsky. Howes continued to excel in his studies and was awarded several prestigious awards, including the Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition and the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Howes made his professional debut in 2001, performing with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra at Lincoln Center. The performance was a huge success, and Howes was praised for his technical skill and musicality. He continued to perform with major orchestras around the world, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra. In addition to his performances with orchestras, Howes also became known for his solo recitals. He was particularly noted for his interpretations of the works of Chopin, Liszt, and Beethoven. His performances were praised for their emotional depth and technical precision. Throughout his career, Howes received numerous awards and accolades. In 2005, he was awarded the Avery Fisher Career Grant, which is given to outstanding young musicians who show exceptional promise. He was also awarded the Gilmore Artist Award in 2008, which is given to pianists who demonstrate exceptional talent and dedication to their craft. In addition to his performances, Howes was also a dedicated teacher. He taught at the Juilliard School and the Royal Academy of Music, where he had studied as a child. He was known for his patient and encouraging teaching style, and many of his students went on to have successful careers in music. Tragically, Howes' career was cut short when he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in 2012. Despite undergoing extensive treatment, he passed away on June 15, 2014, at the age of 29. His death was a great loss to the classical music world, and he was mourned by fans and colleagues around the world. In conclusion, Robert Howes was a gifted pianist who made a significant impact on the classical music world in his short career. His technical skill and emotional depth were praised by audiences and critics alike, and his legacy continues to inspire young musicians today. Despite his untimely death, his contributions to the world of classical music will not be forgotten.

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