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Uri Smilansky is a renowned classical music artist who has made a name for himself as a conductor, cellist, and educator. Born in Israel in 1982, Smilansky showed an early interest in music and began playing the cello at the age of six. He quickly demonstrated a natural talent for the instrument and went on to study at the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance. After completing his studies in Israel, Smilansky moved to the United States to further his education. He attended the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, where he earned a Master of Music degree in cello performance. During his time in Boston, Smilansky also began to explore his interest in conducting and began taking lessons with renowned conductor Hugh Wolff. Smilansky's career as a conductor began to take off in the early 2000s, when he was appointed as the assistant conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra. He quickly gained a reputation as a talented and dynamic conductor, and was soon invited to guest conduct with orchestras around the world. One of Smilansky's most notable performances as a conductor came in 2008, when he led the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra in a performance of Mahler's Symphony No. 2. The performance was widely praised for its emotional depth and technical precision, and helped to establish Smilansky as one of the most promising young conductors of his generation. In addition to his work as a conductor, Smilansky has also continued to perform as a cellist. He has appeared as a soloist with orchestras around the world, and has recorded several critically acclaimed albums of cello music. Smilansky's dedication to music education has also been a major focus of his career. He has served as a faculty member at several prestigious music schools, including the New England Conservatory of Music and the Boston University Tanglewood Institute. He has also conducted masterclasses and workshops for young musicians around the world. Throughout his career, Smilansky has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to classical music. In 2010, he was awarded the prestigious Leonard Bernstein Fellowship from the Tanglewood Music Center. He has also been recognized for his work as a conductor, receiving the Bruno Walter Memorial Foundation Conducting Award in 2012. Despite his many accomplishments, Smilansky remains committed to pushing the boundaries of classical music and exploring new ways to connect with audiences. Whether he is conducting a symphony or performing as a soloist, his passion for music is evident in every note he plays.

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