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Guy Few is a Canadian classical music artist who has made a name for himself as a trumpeter, pianist, and composer. Born in Ottawa, Canada in 1973, Few grew up in a musical family and began playing the piano at a young age. He later took up the trumpet and quickly showed a talent for the instrument. Few studied at the University of Toronto and the Juilliard School in New York City, where he honed his skills as a performer and composer. He has since performed with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, and the National Arts Centre Orchestra. Few has also been recognized for his talents with numerous awards and accolades. In 1998, he won the Grand Prize at the Canadian Music Competition, and in 2003, he was awarded the prestigious Virginia Parker Prize by the Canada Council for the Arts. He has also been a finalist in the International Trumpet Guild Solo Competition and the Montreal Symphony Orchestra Competition. One of Few's most notable performances was his debut with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra in 2001, where he performed the world premiere of his own composition, "Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra." The piece was well-received by both audiences and critics, and Few has since performed it with several other orchestras around the world. Few is also known for his work as a chamber musician, performing with a variety of ensembles and musicians. He has collaborated with the Canadian Brass, the Gryphon Trio, and the Penderecki String Quartet, among others. In 2005, he formed the Few-Stringer Duo with cellist Thomas Wiebe, and the duo has since released several albums and performed at numerous festivals and concert series. In addition to his work as a performer, Few is also an accomplished composer. He has written works for a variety of ensembles, including orchestras, chamber groups, and soloists. His compositions have been performed by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, the National Arts Centre Orchestra, and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, among others. Few's music is known for its eclectic style, blending elements of classical, jazz, and folk music. He often incorporates improvisation into his performances, adding a unique and personal touch to his interpretations of classical works. Despite his success as a performer and composer, Few remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He continues to perform and compose, always striving to push the boundaries of classical music and bring new audiences to the genre.

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