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Michael Norsworthy is a renowned clarinetist and a prominent figure in the world of classical music. Born in 1974 in Boston, Massachusetts, Norsworthy grew up in a family of musicians and was exposed to music from a very young age. His father was a jazz pianist, and his mother was a classical pianist, which gave him a unique perspective on music. Norsworthy began playing the clarinet at the age of nine and quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument. He studied with several renowned clarinetists, including Richard Stoltzman and Harold Wright, and went on to earn a Bachelor of Music degree from the New England Conservatory of Music. He later earned a Master of Music degree from the Manhattan School of Music. Throughout his career, Norsworthy has performed with some of the world's most prestigious orchestras and ensembles. He has been a member of the Boston Modern Orchestra Project since 1998 and has performed with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, among others. He has also been a featured soloist with the Boston Pops Orchestra, the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, and the National Symphony Orchestra of Taiwan. Norsworthy has received numerous awards and accolades for his performances and recordings. In 2002, he was awarded the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, which recognizes outstanding young musicians. He has also been a recipient of the Fromm Music Foundation Commission and the Aaron Copland Fund for Music. One of Norsworthy's most notable performances was his 2005 debut at Carnegie Hall, where he performed the world premiere of Elliott Carter's "Clarinet Concerto." The performance was widely praised by critics, with The New York Times calling it "a stunning display of virtuosity and musicality." Norsworthy is also an active chamber musician and has performed with some of the world's most renowned chamber ensembles, including the Borromeo String Quartet and the Daedalus Quartet. He has recorded several albums with these ensembles, including "The Borromeo Quartet Plays Beethoven" and "The Daedalus Quartet Plays Schumann." In addition to his performing career, Norsworthy is also a dedicated educator. He has taught at several prestigious institutions, including the New England Conservatory of Music, the Longy School of Music, and the Boston University Tanglewood Institute. He is currently a professor of clarinet at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Norsworthy is known for his innovative approach to music and his dedication to contemporary classical music. He has premiered numerous works by contemporary composers, including John Harbison, Augusta Read Thomas, and Michael Gandolfi. He is also a strong advocate for new music and has commissioned several new works for the clarinet. Overall, Michael Norsworthy is a highly respected and accomplished clarinetist who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. His performances and recordings have been widely praised, and his dedication to contemporary classical music has helped to push the boundaries of the genre. He continues to inspire and educate young musicians through his teaching and performances, and his legacy in the world of classical music is sure to endure for many years to come.

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