Can this be omitted?

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<p>In addition to being a talented pianist and composer, Bela Bartok was a respected musicologist who wrote several books on Hungarian, Slovakian, and Romanian folk music.</p>

<p>Online Course said it’s No error but I think “being” is wordiness. Can i omit it for clarity?</p>

<p>please help me with the grammar behind, thx.</p>

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<p>being is necessary or else it wouldnt make any sense. its a necessary verb
in addition to a talened pianist etc… doesnt make sense</p>

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<p>got it. thx</p>