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Jeannne Marie Conquer was born on May 12, 1985, in Paris, France. She was born into a family of musicians, with her mother being a pianist and her father a cellist. From a young age, Conquer was exposed to classical music and began playing the violin at the age of four. Conquer's talent was quickly recognized, and she began performing in public at the age of six. She won her first competition at the age of eight and went on to win numerous awards throughout her childhood and teenage years. In 2003, Conquer was accepted into the prestigious Conservatoire de Paris, where she studied under the renowned violinist and pedagogue, Jean-Jacques Kantorow. During her time at the conservatory, Conquer honed her skills and developed her unique style, which was characterized by her technical precision and emotional depth. Conquer's breakthrough performance came in 2007, when she won the International Violin Competition of Indianapolis. Her performance of the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto was hailed as a triumph, and she was praised for her virtuosity and musicality. The win catapulted Conquer to international fame, and she began receiving invitations to perform with major orchestras around the world. Over the next few years, Conquer continued to build her reputation as one of the most talented and sought-after violinists of her generation. She performed with the New York Philharmonic, the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and many other prestigious ensembles. She also collaborated with some of the world's most renowned conductors, including Daniel Barenboim, Zubin Mehta, and Simon Rattle. In addition to her performances with orchestras, Conquer also established herself as a soloist and chamber musician. She released several critically acclaimed recordings, including a solo album of Bach's Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin, which was praised for its technical brilliance and emotional depth. Conquer's talent and hard work were recognized with numerous awards and honors throughout her career. In addition to her win at the International Violin Competition of Indianapolis, she also won the Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels, the International Violin Competition of Sion-Valais in Switzerland, and the International Violin Competition of Buenos Aires. Conquer was also a dedicated teacher and mentor, and she taught masterclasses at conservatories and universities around the world. She was known for her ability to inspire and motivate young musicians, and many of her students went on to successful careers in music. Tragically, Conquer's career was cut short when she was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in 2015. Despite her illness, she continued to perform and teach, and she remained an inspiration to her colleagues and students until her death in 2017. Jeannne Marie Conquer's legacy as a musician and teacher continues to inspire and influence musicians around the world. Her technical brilliance, emotional depth, and dedication to her craft have earned her a place among the greatest violinists of all time.

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