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Soprano chair of the renowned PRISM Quartet and an internationally-acclaimed soloist, Timothy McAllister has been hailed as a “virtuoso…one of the foremost saxophonists of his generation” (The New York Times) known for “wondrous dexterity” (Gramophone Magazine) and a “beautifully rounded tone” (The Ann Arbor News). Since his solo debut at age 16 with the Houston Civic Symphony, his career has taken him throughout the world, garnering prizes at many prestigious national and international competitions.