Richard Feves is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. He was born in 1951 in New York City, where he grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a jazz pianist, and his mother was a classical pianist. Feves started playing the cello at the age of six and showed exceptional talent from an early age. Feves received his formal education in music at the Juilliard School, where he studied under the tutelage of Leonard Rose. He also studied with Harvey Shapiro and Channing Robbins. During his time at Juilliard, Feves won several awards, including the Naumburg Award and the Concert Artists Guild Award. After completing his studies, Feves began his professional career as a cellist. He joined the New York Philharmonic in 1976, where he served as the principal cellist for over 30 years. During his tenure with the New York Philharmonic, Feves performed in numerous concerts and recordings, including the orchestra's historic tour of China in 1973. Feves has also performed as a soloist with many other orchestras, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. He has collaborated with many renowned conductors, including Leonard Bernstein, Zubin Mehta, and Seiji Ozawa. In addition to his work as a cellist, Feves is also an accomplished composer and arranger. He has written several pieces for the cello, including a concerto for cello and orchestra, which he premiered with the New York Philharmonic in 1995. He has also arranged music for the cello, including works by Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms. Feves has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career. In 2009, he was awarded the American String Teachers Association's Artist Teacher Award. He has also been a recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts Solo Recitalist Grant and the New York State Council on the Arts Composer Grant. Feves has been a dedicated teacher throughout his career. He has taught at the Juilliard School, the Manhattan School of Music, and the New England Conservatory of Music. He has also given masterclasses and workshops around the world. Feves is known for his warm and expressive playing style, which has earned him critical acclaim and a devoted following. He has recorded extensively, both as a soloist and as a member of the New York Philharmonic. His recordings include works by Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, and many other composers. In addition to his work as a musician, Feves is also an avid collector of antique cellos. He has amassed a collection of over 20 instruments, many of which are rare and valuable. Feves continues to perform and teach, and his contributions to the world of classical music are widely recognized and celebrated. He is a true master of his craft, and his legacy will continue to inspire and influence generations of musicians to come.

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