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Geoffrey Dorfman is a renowned classical pianist, composer, and educator. He was born on August 22, 1948, in New York City, United States. Dorfman grew up in a family of musicians, and his father was a professional violinist. He started playing the piano at the age of four and showed exceptional talent from an early age. Dorfman received his formal education in music at the Juilliard School in New York City, where he studied under the tutelage of Adele Marcus. He also studied with renowned pianists such as Rosina Lhevinne, Sascha Gorodnitzki, and Leon Fleisher. Dorfman graduated from Juilliard with a Bachelor of Music degree in 1970 and a Master of Music degree in 1971. After completing his studies, Dorfman embarked on a successful career as a concert pianist. He has performed in major concert halls around the world, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center in the United States, as well as the Royal Festival Hall in London, the Salle Pleyel in Paris, and the Moscow Conservatory. He has also performed with many leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the London Symphony Orchestra. Dorfman's performances have been praised for their technical brilliance, musicality, and emotional depth. He is known for his interpretations of the works of classical composers such as Beethoven, Chopin, and Schumann, as well as contemporary composers such as Elliott Carter and Milton Babbitt. He has also performed his own compositions, which have been described as "lyrical, expressive, and deeply personal." In addition to his career as a performer, Dorfman is also a respected educator. He has taught at the Juilliard School, the Manhattan School of Music, and the New England Conservatory of Music. He is currently a professor of piano at Purchase College, State University of New York. Dorfman has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career. In 1972, he won the Young Concert Artists International Auditions, which launched his career as a soloist. He has also been awarded the Avery Fisher Career Grant, the National Endowment for the Arts Solo Recitalist Fellowship, and the Naumburg Foundation Award. In 2018, he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Pianists Association. Dorfman has also recorded extensively throughout his career. His recordings include works by Beethoven, Chopin, Schumann, and Brahms, as well as contemporary composers such as Elliott Carter and Milton Babbitt. He has recorded for major labels such as RCA, Columbia, and Bridge Records. In addition to his work as a performer and educator, Dorfman is also a writer. He has written articles and essays on music for publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Musical Quarterly. He has also written a book, "The Pianist's Guide to Pedaling," which has been praised for its insights into the art of piano playing. In conclusion, Geoffrey Dorfman is a highly accomplished classical pianist, composer, educator, and writer. He has had a distinguished career as a performer, with numerous awards and honors to his name. He has also made significant contributions to the field of music education and scholarship. Dorfman's legacy as a musician and educator will undoubtedly continue to inspire future generations of musicians.

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