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Larry Passin is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. He was born on August 12, 1950, in New York City, United States. From a young age, Passin showed a keen interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. He was a prodigious talent and quickly developed a reputation as a gifted musician. Passin's parents recognized his talent and encouraged him to pursue a career in music. He began taking piano lessons and quickly progressed to more advanced pieces. By the age of ten, Passin was performing in public and had already won several local competitions. Passin's talent was not limited to the piano, and he also showed an interest in other instruments. He began playing the violin and the trumpet and quickly became proficient in both. However, it was the piano that remained his primary instrument, and he continued to focus on it throughout his career. Passin's musical education was extensive, and he studied under some of the most renowned teachers in the world. He attended the Juilliard School in New York City, where he studied under the tutelage of Adele Marcus. Marcus was a highly respected pianist and teacher, and Passin learned a great deal from her. After completing his studies at Juilliard, Passin continued his education at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. There, he studied under the guidance of Rudolf Serkin, one of the most celebrated pianists of the 20th century. Serkin was a demanding teacher, but Passin thrived under his guidance and learned a great deal from him. Passin's career as a professional musician began in the early 1970s when he started performing in public. He quickly gained a reputation as a talented pianist and was soon in demand as a soloist. Passin's performances were characterized by his technical proficiency and his ability to convey emotion through his playing. One of Passin's most significant performances was at the Lincoln Center in New York City in 1975. He performed Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5, also known as the Emperor Concerto, with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. The performance was a resounding success, and Passin received critical acclaim for his interpretation of the piece. Passin's career continued to flourish throughout the 1980s and 1990s. He performed with some of the most prestigious orchestras in the world, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the Vienna Philharmonic. He also performed at some of the most renowned concert halls, including Carnegie Hall in New York City and the Royal Albert Hall in London. Passin's talent was recognized with numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. In 1982, he was awarded the Avery Fisher Prize, one of the most prestigious awards in classical music. The prize is awarded annually to outstanding instrumentalists, and Passin was the first pianist to receive the award. Passin's recordings were also highly acclaimed, and he won several Grammy Awards for his recordings of classical music. His recording of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 with the London Symphony Orchestra won the Grammy Award for Best Classical Performance in 1986. Passin's career slowed down in the early 2000s, and he began to focus more on teaching. He became a professor of music at the Juilliard School, where he had studied as a young man. Passin was a highly respected teacher, and many of his students went on to have successful careers in music.

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