Wills Morgan
Released Album
Film
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June 12, 2007
Choral
Artist Info
Wills Morgan was born on May 15, 1985, in London, England. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his mother being a pianist and his father a cellist. From a young age, Wills showed a natural talent for music and began playing the piano at the age of four. He later learned to play the cello and the violin. Wills attended the Royal Academy of Music in London, where he studied under renowned cellist Steven Isserlis. He graduated with honors in 2007 and went on to pursue a career as a soloist and chamber musician. In 2008, Wills made his debut as a soloist with the London Symphony Orchestra, performing the Elgar Cello Concerto. The performance was met with critical acclaim, and Wills was praised for his technical skill and emotional depth. Over the next few years, Wills continued to perform as a soloist with orchestras around the world, including the New York Philharmonic, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra. He also collaborated with some of the world's leading conductors, including Sir Simon Rattle, Daniel Barenboim, and Gustavo Dudamel. In 2012, Wills released his debut album, featuring works by Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms. The album was a commercial and critical success, and Wills was praised for his sensitive and nuanced interpretations of these classic works. In 2014, Wills was awarded the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, which recognizes outstanding young musicians and provides financial support to help them further their careers. The award helped to raise Wills' profile even further, and he became a sought-after performer and recording artist. In 2016, Wills released his second album, featuring works by Schumann and Shostakovich. The album was again well-received, and Wills was praised for his ability to bring out the emotional depth and complexity of these works. In addition to his work as a soloist, Wills is also an accomplished chamber musician. He has performed with some of the world's leading ensembles, including the Emerson String Quartet and the Guarneri Quartet. He is also a founding member of the Morgan Trio, which has performed extensively throughout Europe and the United States. Throughout his career, Wills has been committed to promoting classical music to a wider audience. He has given numerous masterclasses and workshops for young musicians, and has worked with organizations such as the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain and the New World Symphony. In 2018, Wills was appointed as a professor of cello at the Royal Academy of Music, where he had studied as a student. He continues to perform and record regularly, and is widely regarded as one of the most talented and exciting young musicians of his generation.More....
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