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Charae Krueger is a renowned cellist and music educator who has made a significant impact on the classical music scene. Born on August 22, 1979, in Seoul, South Korea, Krueger grew up in a family of musicians. Her mother was a pianist, and her father was a conductor, so it was only natural that she would develop a love for music at a young age. Krueger began playing the cello at the age of four and quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument. She studied at the Yewon School of Arts in Seoul before moving to the United States to continue her education. She attended the Juilliard School in New York City, where she earned her Bachelor of Music degree under the tutelage of Joel Krosnick. After completing her studies at Juilliard, Krueger went on to earn her Master of Music degree from the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. She also studied at the Hochschule für Musik in Berlin, Germany, where she worked with renowned cellist David Geringas. Krueger's talent as a cellist quickly caught the attention of the classical music world. She has performed as a soloist with numerous orchestras, including the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the Boston Pops Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. She has also performed at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Berlin Philharmonic. Krueger has won numerous awards and accolades throughout her career. In 2003, she was awarded the Avery Fisher Career Grant, which is given to outstanding instrumentalists who show great potential for a solo career. She was also a recipient of the prestigious Leonard Bernstein Fellowship at Tanglewood. In addition to her work as a soloist, Krueger is also a dedicated music educator. She has served on the faculty of the University of Georgia's Hugh Hodgson School of Music since 2007 and has also taught at the New England Conservatory of Music and the Boston Conservatory. Krueger is known for her passionate and expressive performances, which have earned her critical acclaim. The New York Times has praised her "rich, singing tone" and "virtuosic flair," while the Boston Globe has called her "a cellist of extraordinary gifts." Krueger's discography includes several solo albums, including "Charae Krueger Plays Bach" and "Charae Krueger Plays Schumann." She has also recorded with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and the Boston Pops Orchestra. In addition to her work as a cellist, Krueger is also a dedicated philanthropist. She has served on the board of directors for the Atlanta Music Project, a nonprofit organization that provides music education to underserved youth in Atlanta. Krueger continues to perform and teach, inspiring a new generation of musicians with her passion and dedication to classical music. Her contributions to the world of music have earned her a place among the greats of classical music, and her legacy will continue to inspire future generations of musicians.

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