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Delores Stevens was a renowned classical pianist who was born on August 6, 1929, in Los Angeles, California. She was the daughter of a music teacher and grew up in a musical family. Her mother was a pianist, and her father was a violinist. Delores started playing the piano at the age of four and showed exceptional talent from an early age. Delores received her formal education in music at the University of Southern California, where she studied under the tutelage of renowned pianist and teacher, John Crown. She graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree in 1951 and went on to earn a Master of Music degree from the same institution in 1953. After completing her studies, Delores embarked on a successful career as a concert pianist. She made her debut performance with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra in 1953, playing Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3. Her performance was well-received, and she quickly gained a reputation as a talented and accomplished pianist. Over the course of her career, Delores performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the London Symphony Orchestra. She also performed in many prestigious venues, such as Carnegie Hall, the Royal Albert Hall, and the Sydney Opera House. One of the highlights of Delores's career was her performance at the White House for President John F. Kennedy in 1962. She played a selection of classical pieces, including works by Beethoven, Chopin, and Debussy. Her performance was widely praised, and she received a standing ovation from the audience. Delores was also a prolific recording artist, having recorded over 20 albums throughout her career. Her recordings included works by Beethoven, Chopin, Mozart, and many other classical composers. Her recordings were critically acclaimed and helped to cement her reputation as one of the leading pianists of her generation. In addition to her performing and recording career, Delores was also a dedicated teacher. She taught at the University of Southern California for many years and also gave masterclasses and workshops around the world. Many of her students went on to have successful careers in music, and she was widely respected as a teacher and mentor. Throughout her career, Delores received many awards and honors for her contributions to classical music. She was awarded the National Medal of Arts by President George H.W. Bush in 1990, and she was inducted into the American Classical Music Hall of Fame in 2000. She also received numerous honorary degrees from universities around the world. Delores continued to perform and teach until her death on January 6, 2016, at the age of 86. She left behind a legacy as one of the most accomplished and respected pianists of her generation. Her contributions to classical music will continue to inspire and influence generations of musicians to come.

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