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Alexander Sandler was born on May 15, 1975, in St. Petersburg, Russia. He was born into a family of musicians, with his father being a cellist and his mother a pianist. From a young age, Sandler was exposed to classical music and began playing the cello at the age of six. Sandler's talent was quickly recognized, and he began studying at the St. Petersburg Conservatory at the age of ten. He studied under the renowned cellist Anatoli Nikitin and graduated with honors in 1994. After graduation, Sandler began performing with various orchestras in Russia and Europe. In 1996, he won first prize at the International Tchaikovsky Competition, which launched his international career. Sandler has since performed with some of the world's most prestigious orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. He has also collaborated with many renowned conductors, including Valery Gergiev, Zubin Mehta, and Simon Rattle. One of Sandler's most notable performances was his solo debut at Carnegie Hall in 2001. He received critical acclaim for his performance of Shostakovich's Cello Concerto No. 1 with the New York Philharmonic. Sandler has also been recognized for his recordings. In 2003, he won a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Soloist Performance with Orchestra for his recording of Prokofiev's Sinfonia Concertante with the London Symphony Orchestra. In addition to his performing career, Sandler is also a dedicated teacher. He has taught at the St. Petersburg Conservatory and the Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler in Berlin. He is currently a professor at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater München. Sandler's playing is characterized by its technical precision and emotional depth. He is known for his ability to convey the full range of emotions in his performances, from the most delicate and introspective moments to the most explosive and dramatic. Sandler's repertoire is wide-ranging, encompassing works from the Baroque era to the present day. He has a particular affinity for the music of Shostakovich, and has recorded all of the composer's works for cello and orchestra. Sandler has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career. In addition to his Grammy Award, he has been awarded the Order of Merit for the Fatherland by the Russian government and the Order of Merit of Berlin by the city of Berlin. Despite his many accomplishments, Sandler remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He continues to perform and teach, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest cellists of his generation.

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