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Choral

 

 

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Robert Rice was born on May 12, 1985, in New York City. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his mother being a pianist and his father a cellist. From a young age, Rice showed a natural talent for music and began playing the piano at the age of four. He later picked up the cello at the age of eight and quickly became proficient in both instruments. Rice attended the Juilliard School in New York City, where he studied under renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma. During his time at Juilliard, Rice won several awards and competitions, including the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant in 2008. He also performed in numerous concerts and recitals, both as a soloist and as part of an ensemble. After graduating from Juilliard, Rice began his professional career as a cellist. He quickly gained recognition for his virtuosic playing and expressive interpretations of classical music. He performed with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the Berlin Philharmonic. One of Rice's most memorable performances was his solo debut with the New York Philharmonic in 2010. He performed Dvorak's Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104, to critical acclaim. The New York Times praised Rice's "rich, warm tone and impeccable technique," and called his performance "a triumph." In addition to his work as a soloist, Rice was also a dedicated chamber musician. He was a founding member of the Rice Quartet, which quickly gained a reputation as one of the finest string quartets in the world. The quartet performed extensively throughout the United States and Europe, and recorded several critically acclaimed albums. Rice's dedication to music extended beyond his performances. He was also a passionate educator, and taught master classes and workshops at universities and music schools around the world. He was particularly committed to promoting classical music to young people, and worked with several organizations to bring music education to underserved communities. Throughout his career, Rice received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to classical music. In addition to the Avery Fisher Career Grant, he was also a recipient of the Leonard Bernstein Award and the MacArthur Fellowship. He was widely regarded as one of the most talented and influential cellists of his generation. Tragically, Rice's career was cut short when he passed away in a car accident in 2015, at the age of 30. His death was a devastating loss to the classical music community, and he was mourned by fans and colleagues around the world. However, his legacy lives on through his recordings, performances, and the countless musicians he inspired and mentored throughout his career.

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