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Alex Lubet is a renowned composer, performer, and musicologist who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. Born in 1952 in New York City, Lubet grew up in a family of musicians and was exposed to music from a young age. His father was a jazz pianist, and his mother was a classical pianist, which gave him a unique perspective on music. Lubet began playing the guitar at the age of 12 and quickly developed a passion for music. He went on to study music at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree in 1974. He then went on to earn a Master of Music degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1976 and a Ph.D. in musicology from the University of Minnesota in 1983. Throughout his career, Lubet has been a prolific composer, with over 100 works to his name. His compositions range from solo pieces to large-scale orchestral works and have been performed by some of the world's leading musicians and ensembles. Some of his most notable works include "The Great American Folksong Book," a collection of arrangements of traditional American folk songs, and "The Starry Messenger," an opera based on the life of Galileo Galilei. In addition to his work as a composer, Lubet is also an accomplished performer. He is a skilled guitarist and has performed in a variety of settings, from solo recitals to chamber music concerts. He has also collaborated with a number of other musicians, including jazz pianist Dave Brubeck and classical guitarist Sharon Isbin. Lubet's contributions to the world of music extend beyond his work as a composer and performer. He is also a respected musicologist and has written extensively on a variety of topics related to music. His research has focused on a range of subjects, including the history of the guitar, the music of the American West, and the intersection of music and technology. Throughout his career, Lubet has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to music. In 2007, he was awarded the McKnight Foundation Fellowship for Composers, and in 2010, he was named a Fellow of the American Academy in Rome. He has also been recognized for his work as a teacher and mentor, having received the University of Minnesota's Outstanding Faculty Award in 2003. Today, Lubet continues to be an active composer, performer, and musicologist. His work has had a significant impact on the world of classical music, and his contributions will continue to be felt for years to come.

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