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Francesco Samuele Venuti was a renowned classical music artist who was born on March 2, 1898, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Italian immigrants and grew up in a musical family. His father played the violin, and his mother was a singer. Venuti started playing the violin at a young age and showed exceptional talent. Venuti's family moved to New York City when he was a child, and he continued to develop his musical skills. He studied at the New York Institute of Musical Art, which is now known as the Juilliard School. He also took private lessons with renowned violinists such as Max Rosen and Franz Kneisel. Venuti started his professional career as a musician in the 1910s, playing in various orchestras and ensembles. He gained recognition for his virtuosity and unique style of playing. He was known for his use of double stops, harmonics, and other techniques that were not commonly used in classical music at the time. In the 1920s, Venuti became a prominent figure in the jazz scene. He collaborated with jazz musicians such as Eddie Lang, Joe Venuti, and Bix Beiderbecke. He also recorded with popular singers such as Bing Crosby and the Boswell Sisters. Venuti's career reached new heights in the 1930s when he became a soloist with the New York Philharmonic. He performed with the orchestra for several years and received critical acclaim for his performances. He also toured extensively, performing in Europe and Asia. Venuti's contributions to classical music were recognized with several awards and honors. He was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 1982, and he was inducted into the American Classical Music Hall of Fame in 1998. Venuti continued to perform and record music until his death on August 14, 1978. He left behind a legacy as one of the most innovative and influential classical music artists of the 20th century.

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