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Scott Dunn is a renowned classical music artist who has made a name for himself as a conductor, pianist, and composer. Born in Vancouver, Canada, in 1974, Dunn showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of four. He went on to study music at the University of British Columbia, where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance. After completing his undergraduate studies, Dunn continued his musical education at the Juilliard School in New York City, where he studied conducting with James DePreist and piano with Yoheved Kaplinsky. He also studied composition with John Corigliano and Christopher Rouse. Dunn's career as a conductor began in earnest in 2002, when he was appointed as the assistant conductor of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. He quickly made a name for himself as a talented and dynamic conductor, and in 2004 he was appointed as the music director of the Vancouver Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra. Since then, Dunn has conducted orchestras and opera companies around the world, including the National Symphony Orchestra, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, the Houston Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. He has also conducted at major opera houses, including the Metropolitan Opera, the Royal Opera House in London, and the Canadian Opera Company. Dunn's performances have been praised for their energy, precision, and musicality. He has been described as a conductor who "brings out the best in his musicians" and who "has a deep understanding of the music he conducts." His repertoire is wide-ranging, encompassing everything from classical masterpieces to contemporary works. In addition to his work as a conductor, Dunn is also an accomplished pianist and composer. He has performed as a soloist with many of the orchestras he has conducted, and he has also recorded several albums of piano music. As a composer, he has written works for orchestra, chamber ensemble, and solo piano. Dunn's achievements have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In 2005, he was awarded the Jean-Marie Beaudet Award for Orchestral Conducting by the Canada Council for the Arts. In 2007, he was named one of Canada's "Top 40 Under 40" by The Globe and Mail. In 2011, he was awarded the Sir Ernest MacMillan Memorial Foundation Award for Orchestral Conducting. Despite his many accomplishments, Dunn remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He is known for his tireless work ethic and his commitment to bringing the best out of his musicians. He continues to inspire audiences around the world with his passion for music and his unwavering dedication to excellence.

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