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John Novacek is a renowned classical music artist who has made a name for himself as a pianist, composer, and chamber musician. Born on September 23, 1962, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Novacek grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a violinist, and his mother was a pianist, so it was only natural that he would develop an interest in music at a young age. Novacek began playing the piano when he was just four years old, and by the time he was a teenager, he was already performing in public. He attended the Juilliard School in New York City, where he studied with Adele Marcus and Martin Canin. He graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree in 1984 and a Master of Music degree in 1986. After completing his studies, Novacek began his career as a concert pianist, performing in major concert halls around the world. He quickly gained a reputation as a virtuoso pianist with a unique style that combined technical precision with emotional depth. He has performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the London Symphony Orchestra. One of Novacek's most memorable performances was his debut at Carnegie Hall in 1991. He performed a program of works by Chopin, Liszt, and Schumann, and received a standing ovation from the audience. The New York Times praised his performance, saying that he "played with a virtuosity and sensitivity that left the audience breathless." In addition to his career as a concert pianist, Novacek is also a prolific composer. He has written works for solo piano, chamber ensembles, and orchestra. His compositions have been performed by many of the world's leading musicians, including Yo-Yo Ma, Joshua Bell, and the Emerson String Quartet. Novacek is also an accomplished chamber musician, and has performed with many of the world's leading string quartets, including the Emerson, Tokyo, and Borromeo Quartets. He has recorded several albums with these ensembles, including the Grammy-nominated album "An American Journey" with the Tokyo Quartet. Throughout his career, Novacek has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to classical music. In 1997, he was awarded the Avery Fisher Career Grant, which is given to outstanding young musicians who show great potential for a major career in music. He was also awarded the Andrew Wolf Chamber Music Award in 2008, which recognizes excellence in chamber music performance. Novacek continues to perform and compose music, and is widely regarded as one of the most talented and versatile musicians of his generation. His passion for music and his dedication to his craft have made him a beloved figure in the classical music world, and his contributions to the art form will be remembered for generations to come.

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