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Myra Huang is a renowned classical music artist who has made a name for herself as a pianist and vocal coach. Born in New York City in 1979, Huang grew up in a family of musicians. Her father was a violinist, and her mother was a pianist, so it was only natural that she would develop a love for music at a young age. Huang began playing the piano when she was just four years old, and by the time she was a teenager, she was already performing in public. She attended the Juilliard School in New York City, where she studied with renowned pianist Yoheved Kaplinsky. After graduating from Juilliard, Huang went on to earn a master's degree in piano performance from the Manhattan School of Music. Huang's career as a pianist took off in the early 2000s, when she began performing with some of the world's most prestigious orchestras. She has played with the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, among others. She has also performed at some of the world's most famous concert halls, including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Royal Albert Hall in London. One of Huang's most memorable performances was in 2005, when she played with the New York Philharmonic at the opening of the Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall. She performed Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4, and her performance was widely praised by critics. The New York Times called her playing "elegant and refined," and praised her "crystalline tone and impeccable technique." In addition to her work as a pianist, Huang is also a highly sought-after vocal coach. She has worked with some of the world's most famous opera singers, including Renée Fleming, Plácido Domingo, and Bryn Terfel. She has also coached singers at some of the world's most prestigious opera houses, including the Metropolitan Opera, the Royal Opera House in London, and the Paris Opera. Huang's work as a vocal coach has earned her numerous awards and accolades. In 2011, she was awarded the Richard Tucker Award, which is given annually to an outstanding young American opera singer. She was also named the 2011 Vocal Coach of the Year by the Classical Singer magazine. Despite her busy schedule as a performer and coach, Huang remains committed to teaching. She is currently on the faculty of the Juilliard School, where she teaches piano and coaches singers. She is also a frequent guest lecturer at universities and conservatories around the world. In addition to her work as a musician, Huang is also an advocate for music education. She has worked with numerous organizations to promote music education in schools, and she has served on the board of directors of the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts. Huang's talent and dedication to music have made her one of the most respected and admired classical musicians of her generation. Her performances and coaching have inspired countless young musicians, and her commitment to music education has helped to ensure that future generations will continue to appreciate and enjoy classical music.

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