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Zeev Dorman is a renowned classical music composer and conductor, known for his innovative and eclectic style. Born in Tel Aviv, Israel in 1959, Dorman showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. He later studied composition and conducting at the Rubin Academy of Music in Jerusalem, where he earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees. Dorman's early compositions were heavily influenced by the music of his native Israel, as well as by the works of classical composers such as Bach, Beethoven, and Stravinsky. He quickly gained recognition for his unique style, which blended traditional classical elements with modern techniques and sounds. In 1985, Dorman moved to the United States to pursue his career as a composer and conductor. He quickly established himself as a rising star in the classical music world, with his works being performed by major orchestras and ensembles around the world. One of Dorman's most notable early works was his Concerto Grosso for String Quartet and Orchestra, which was premiered by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in 1991. The piece was praised for its innovative use of the string quartet as a soloist, and it quickly became a staple of the classical repertoire. Dorman's career continued to flourish throughout the 1990s and 2000s, with his works being performed by major orchestras such as the New York Philharmonic, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the Berlin Philharmonic. He also served as the composer-in-residence for the Seattle Symphony Orchestra from 1996 to 2000, where he wrote several acclaimed works, including his Symphony No. 2, which was premiered by the orchestra in 1998. In addition to his work as a composer, Dorman is also an accomplished conductor. He has led many of the world's top orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. He has also served as the music director of several orchestras, including the New Israel Opera and the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra. Dorman's music has been recognized with numerous awards and honors throughout his career. In 2001, he was awarded the prestigious Israel Prize for Music, the highest honor that can be bestowed upon an Israeli artist. He has also been the recipient of the ASCAP Foundation's Rudolf Nissim Prize, the Barlow Prize, and the Fromm Music Foundation Award, among others. Some of Dorman's most notable works include his Piano Concerto, which was premiered by the New York Philharmonic in 2003, and his Mandolin Concerto, which was premiered by the Seattle Symphony Orchestra in 2006. He has also written several operas, including Wahnfried, which premiered at the Israeli Opera in 2001, and The Tale of the Silly Baby Mouse, which premiered at the New York City Opera in 2005. Dorman's music continues to be performed and celebrated around the world, and he remains one of the most innovative and influential composers of his generation. His unique blend of classical and modern elements has inspired countless musicians and audiences, and his legacy is sure to endure for many years to come.

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