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Charles McCracken was born on August 31, 1943, in New York City. He grew up in a musical family, with his father playing the violin and his mother playing the piano. McCracken began playing the cello at the age of nine and quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument. McCracken studied at the Juilliard School of Music in New York City, where he received his Bachelor of Music degree in 1965. He continued his studies at the school, earning his Master of Music degree in 1966. After completing his studies, McCracken began his professional career as a cellist. He quickly established himself as one of the most talented and sought-after cellists in the classical music world. He performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the London Symphony Orchestra. One of the highlights of McCracken's career was his performance of the cello solo in the world premiere of Leonard Bernstein's "Mass" in 1971. The performance was a critical and commercial success, and McCracken's cello solo was widely praised for its beauty and emotional depth. McCracken also performed as a soloist, giving recitals and performing concertos with orchestras around the world. He was particularly known for his performances of the cello concertos of Antonín Dvořák and Edward Elgar. In addition to his work as a performer, McCracken was also a respected teacher and mentor. He taught at the Juilliard School of Music and the Manhattan School of Music, and he was known for his ability to inspire and guide young musicians. Throughout his career, McCracken received many awards and honors for his contributions to the classical music world. He was a recipient of the Avery Fisher Prize, one of the most prestigious awards in classical music, and he was inducted into the American Classical Music Hall of Fame in 2008. McCracken continued to perform and teach until his death on January 30, 2013, at the age of 69. He left behind a legacy as one of the greatest cellists of his generation, and his contributions to the classical music world continue to inspire and influence musicians today.

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