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Maria Newman is a renowned classical music artist who has made significant contributions to the world of music as a composer, violinist, and conductor. Born on October 29, 1962, in Los Angeles, California, Maria Newman was born into a family of musicians. Her father, Alfred Newman, was a famous composer and conductor, and her mother, Martha Louise Montgomery, was a concert pianist. Her siblings, David Newman and Thomas Newman, are also accomplished composers. Maria Newman began her musical journey at a young age, learning to play the violin and piano. She attended the University of Southern California, where she earned a Bachelor of Music degree in violin performance. She then went on to study composition at the California Institute of the Arts, where she earned a Master of Fine Arts degree. As a composer, Maria Newman has written music for a wide range of ensembles, including orchestras, chamber groups, and soloists. Her compositions have been performed by some of the world's leading orchestras, including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Boston Pops, and the London Symphony Orchestra. She has also written music for film and television, including the score for the documentary film "The Hollywood Ten." As a violinist, Maria Newman has performed with many of the world's leading orchestras and chamber groups. She has also been a soloist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Boston Pops, and the London Symphony Orchestra. Her performances have been praised for their technical virtuosity and emotional depth. Maria Newman is also an accomplished conductor, having led many orchestras and ensembles in performances of her own compositions and works by other composers. She has conducted the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Boston Pops, and the London Symphony Orchestra, among others. One of the highlights of Maria Newman's career was the premiere of her composition "Concerto for Violin and Orchestra" by the Los Angeles Philharmonic in 1995. The piece was commissioned by the orchestra and was performed by Maria Newman as the soloist. The performance was widely praised, and the piece has since been performed by many other orchestras around the world. Maria Newman has received many awards and honors for her contributions to the world of music. In 1995, she was awarded the ASCAP Foundation Morton Gould Young Composer Award. She has also received grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the California Arts Council. In 2018, she was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Women's International Music Network. In addition to her work as a composer, violinist, and conductor, Maria Newman is also a dedicated educator. She has taught at the California Institute of the Arts and the University of Southern California, and has given masterclasses and workshops around the world. Maria Newman's contributions to the world of music have been significant and far-reaching. Her compositions, performances, and conducting have inspired and moved audiences around the world, and her dedication to education has helped to shape the next generation of musicians. She continues to be a vital and influential figure in the world of classical music.

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