Caroline Buckman is a renowned cellist and composer in the classical music industry. She was born on August 22, 1987, in Los Angeles, California, to a family of musicians. Her father, David Buckman, was a professional cellist, and her mother, Sarah Buckman, was a pianist. Caroline grew up in a musical environment and started playing the cello at the age of four. Caroline's parents recognized her talent and encouraged her to pursue a career in music. She attended the Colburn School of Performing Arts in Los Angeles, where she studied under the guidance of renowned cellist Ronald Leonard. Caroline's exceptional talent and dedication to music earned her a full scholarship to attend the Juilliard School in New York City. At Juilliard, Caroline studied with cellist Joel Krosnick and composer Robert Beaser. She graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree in 2009 and continued her studies at the Yale School of Music, where she earned a Master of Music degree in 2011. Caroline's career as a cellist took off after she won the prestigious Concert Artists Guild Competition in 2012. The competition is known for discovering and promoting young musicians who show exceptional talent and promise. Caroline's win at the competition opened doors for her to perform at major concert halls across the United States, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center. Caroline has also performed internationally, touring Europe, Asia, and South America. She has collaborated with renowned conductors and orchestras, including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the New York Philharmonic, and the Berlin Philharmonic. Caroline has also performed with some of the world's most celebrated musicians, including Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman, and Joshua Bell. In addition to her career as a cellist, Caroline is also an accomplished composer. She has written music for film, television, and the concert stage. Her compositions have been performed by orchestras and ensembles around the world, including the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the New York Philharmonic. Caroline's music has been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In 2014, she was awarded the ASCAP Morton Gould Young Composer Award for her composition "The Space Between." The award is given to young composers who show exceptional talent and promise in the field of classical music. In 2016, Caroline was awarded the prestigious MacDowell Colony Fellowship, which is given to artists who show exceptional talent and promise in their respective fields. The fellowship allowed Caroline to spend several months at the MacDowell Colony, a retreat for artists in New Hampshire, where she was able to focus on her composition work. Caroline's dedication to music and her exceptional talent have made her one of the most sought-after cellists and composers in the classical music industry. She continues to perform and compose music that inspires and moves audiences around the world.

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