Duo Stephanie & Saar is a classical music duo consisting of Stephanie Ho on piano and Saar Ahuvia on piano. The duo has been praised for their dynamic performances and their ability to bring new life to classical music. Stephanie Ho was born in Taiwan and began playing the piano at the age of four. She later moved to the United States to study at the Juilliard School, where she earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees. She has won numerous awards, including the Juilliard School's Gina Bachauer Piano Scholarship and the William Petschek Piano Scholarship. She has also performed at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. Saar Ahuvia was born in Israel and began playing the piano at the age of six. He later moved to the United States to study at the Juilliard School, where he earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees. He has won numerous awards, including the Gina Bachauer Piano Scholarship and the William Petschek Piano Scholarship. He has also performed at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. The duo first met while studying at the Juilliard School and began performing together in 2003. They quickly gained recognition for their dynamic performances and their ability to bring new life to classical music. They have performed at numerous venues throughout the United States, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center. One of the duo's most notable performances was their debut at Carnegie Hall in 2007. They performed a program of works by Schubert, Brahms, and Ravel, which was met with critical acclaim. The New York Times praised their "impressive technique and musicality" and noted that they "played with a sense of unity and purpose that was truly remarkable." In addition to their performances, Duo Stephanie & Saar are also dedicated educators. They have taught masterclasses at numerous universities and conservatories throughout the United States, including the Juilliard School, the Manhattan School of Music, and the University of Michigan. They are also the founders of the Music Talks lecture series, which aims to bring classical music to a wider audience through engaging and informative lectures. Duo Stephanie & Saar have also released several recordings, including their debut album, "Fantasy," which features works by Schubert, Brahms, and Ravel. The album was praised for its "impeccable technique and musicality" and was named one of the top classical recordings of the year by NPR. In addition to their performances and recordings, Duo Stephanie & Saar have also been recognized for their contributions to classical music. They were awarded the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant in 2010, which is given to outstanding young musicians who show exceptional talent and promise. They were also named the Musical America Young Artists of the Year in 2011. Overall, Duo Stephanie & Saar have established themselves as one of the most dynamic and exciting classical music duos of their generation. Their performances are marked by their technical precision, musicality, and ability to bring new life to classical music. They are also dedicated educators and advocates for classical music, and their contributions to the field have been recognized with numerous awards and accolades.

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