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Kathleen Supove is a renowned American pianist and contemporary music performer. She was born on August 2, 1959, in Washington D.C. and grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland. Her parents were both musicians, and her father was a composer and conductor. Supove started playing the piano at the age of six and showed exceptional talent from an early age. Supove attended the Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore, where she studied with Leon Fleisher and Ellen Mack. She later earned a Bachelor of Music degree from the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, where she studied with Patricia Zander. She also studied with Gilbert Kalish at the Tanglewood Music Center in Massachusetts. Supove's career as a contemporary music performer began in the 1980s when she moved to New York City. She quickly established herself as a leading performer of new music, collaborating with many of the most prominent composers of the time. She has premiered works by composers such as John Zorn, David Lang, and Eve Beglarian, among others. Supove has performed at major venues and festivals around the world, including the Lincoln Center Festival, the Bang on a Can Marathon, and the Venice Biennale. She has also performed with many leading contemporary music ensembles, including the Bang on a Can All-Stars, the Philip Glass Ensemble, and the Steve Reich Ensemble. Supove has received numerous awards and honors for her work as a performer and advocate for contemporary music. In 2003, she was awarded the ASCAP Concert Music Award for her contributions to American music. She has also received grants and fellowships from organizations such as the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts, and the American Music Center. One of Supove's most notable performances was her 2005 concert at the Lincoln Center Festival, where she performed a program of works by contemporary composers. The concert received critical acclaim, with The New York Times calling Supove "a pianist of formidable gifts" and praising her "fierce commitment to the music." Supove is also known for her innovative and unconventional performances, often incorporating multimedia elements and theatrical elements into her concerts. She has collaborated with visual artists, dancers, and actors to create unique and immersive performances that push the boundaries of traditional concert formats. In addition to her work as a performer, Supove is also a dedicated educator and mentor. She has taught at institutions such as the Manhattan School of Music and the New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. She has also served as a mentor and advisor to many young musicians and composers. Overall, Kathleen Supove is a pioneering figure in the world of contemporary music, known for her virtuosic performances, innovative programming, and commitment to promoting new music. Her contributions to the field have earned her a place among the most important and influential musicians of her generation.

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