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Robert Moody is a renowned conductor and musical director who is known for his passionate performances of classical music. Moody's love for classical music began at an early age when he started playing the trumpet and listening to recordings of symphony orchestras. He credits his interest in classical music to his parents who played records of classical music in their home.

Born in North Carolina, Moody studied at the University of Texas and the Juilliard School. He has worked as the music director for several prestigious symphonies across the United States, including the Winston-Salem Symphony, the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, and the Portland Symphony Orchestra.

Moody has conducted performances of many classical works, including Mozart's Requiem, Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, and Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet. He has also been a supporter of contemporary composers and has commissioned new works by a number of contemporary composers from all over the world.

One of Moody's favorite classical pieces is Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 3, also known as the "Eroica." This work was written during a turning point in Beethoven's life where he was beginning to lose his hearing. Moody admires this piece for its incredible innovation, with Beethoven breaking many classical conventions in it, such as the introduction of the funeral march in the second movement. The third movement of the "Eroica" is a theme and variations that features a tune familiar to most people: "Rule, Britannia!".

Moody has received many awards for his contributions to classical music, including the Arts Leadership Award from the Memphis Symphony Orchestra and the Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Texas. He was also recognized by the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers for performance coverage of new American music.

In addition to his work as a conductor, Moody is also a dedicated educator who has given masterclasses at schools and universities across the United States. He believes in the importance of classical music education and encourages young people to engage with this musical genre on a deeper level.

Robert Moody is one of the most respected conductors in classical music, known for his passionate and charismatic performances of some of the greatest works of the genre. His dedication to both conducting and educating future generations makes him one of the most influential figures in the world of classical music today.