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Edward Dusinberre is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. He was born on August 23, 1969, in London, England. Dusinberre grew up in a family of musicians, and his parents were both professional violinists. His father, John Dusinberre, was a member of the London Symphony Orchestra, and his mother, Margaret Major, was a violinist with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Dusinberre began playing the violin at the age of four, and he showed exceptional talent from an early age. He studied at the Yehudi Menuhin School in Surrey, England, where he received a rigorous musical education. He later went on to study at the Royal Academy of Music in London, where he received a Bachelor of Music degree. In 1991, Dusinberre won the prestigious Carl Flesch International Violin Competition in London, which launched his career as a soloist. He has since performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. In addition to his solo career, Dusinberre is also a member of the Takács Quartet, one of the world's leading string quartets. He joined the quartet in 1993, and since then, they have performed in major concert halls around the world, including Carnegie Hall, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the Royal Albert Hall. Dusinberre has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. In 1999, he was awarded the Royal Philharmonic Society's Instrumentalist of the Year award, and in 2001, he was awarded the Borletti-Buitoni Trust Award, which recognizes outstanding young musicians. He has also been awarded the Avery Fisher Career Grant, the Wigmore Hall Medal, and the Gramophone Award for Chamber Music. One of the highlights of Dusinberre's career was his performance of Beethoven's Violin Concerto with the Boston Symphony Orchestra in 2010. The performance was highly acclaimed, and Dusinberre was praised for his "exquisite tone and impeccable technique." Dusinberre is also a respected teacher and has taught at the University of Colorado Boulder and the University of Texas at Austin. He is currently a professor of violin at the University of Oregon School of Music and Dance. In addition to his performing and teaching career, Dusinberre is also a writer. He is the author of "Beethoven for a Later Age: The Journey of a String Quartet," which chronicles the Takács Quartet's journey through Beethoven's string quartets. The book was published in 2016 and received critical acclaim. In conclusion, Edward Dusinberre is a highly accomplished classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. His exceptional talent and dedication to his craft have earned him numerous awards and accolades, and his performances have been praised for their exquisite tone and impeccable technique. As a member of the Takács Quartet, he has performed in major concert halls around the world, and as a teacher, he has inspired and mentored countless young musicians. Dusinberre's legacy as a musician, writer, and teacher will undoubtedly continue to inspire and enrich the world of classical music for generations to come.

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