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Gregory Hustis is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music through his exceptional skills as a French horn player. Born on August 17, 1952, in San Francisco, California, Hustis grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a professional trumpet player, and his mother was a pianist. Hustis started playing the French horn at the age of 12 and quickly developed a passion for the instrument. Hustis attended the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, where he studied under the tutelage of Douglas Hill, a renowned French horn player. After completing his studies, Hustis joined the San Francisco Symphony as a member of the horn section. He played with the orchestra for two years before moving to Dallas to join the Dallas Symphony Orchestra as the principal horn player. Hustis played with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra for 28 years, during which he established himself as one of the most talented French horn players in the world. He was known for his exceptional technique, beautiful tone, and musicality. Hustis was also a sought-after soloist and chamber musician, performing with some of the most prestigious orchestras and ensembles in the world. One of the highlights of Hustis's career was his performance of Richard Strauss's Horn Concerto No. 1 with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra in 1985. The performance was widely acclaimed, and Hustis received rave reviews for his virtuosic playing. He went on to perform the concerto with several other orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Hustis was also a member of the Dallas Brass, a brass quintet that gained international recognition for its innovative and entertaining performances. The group performed a wide range of music, from classical to jazz and pop, and was known for its engaging stage presence and virtuosic playing. Hustis played with the Dallas Brass for 20 years, during which the group released several critically acclaimed albums and performed in some of the most prestigious concert halls in the world. In addition to his performing career, Hustis was also a dedicated teacher and mentor. He taught at Southern Methodist University in Dallas for 25 years, where he inspired and trained a new generation of French horn players. Many of his students went on to successful careers in music, and Hustis was widely respected for his dedication and passion for teaching. Hustis received numerous awards and honors throughout his career, including the International Horn Society's Punto Award for Excellence in Horn Playing in 1993 and the Texas Medal of Arts in 2011. He was also a member of the prestigious American Brass Quintet and served as the president of the International Horn Society from 2009 to 2011. Sadly, Gregory Hustis passed away on December 15, 2016, at the age of 64. His death was a great loss to the world of music, and he was mourned by his colleagues, students, and fans around the world. Hustis's legacy lives on through his recordings, performances, and the countless musicians he inspired and mentored throughout his career. He will always be remembered as one of the greatest French horn players of his generation and a true ambassador for classical music.

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