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Keith Wright was born on May 12, 1985, in London, England. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his father being a classical pianist and his mother a violinist. From a young age, Keith showed a natural talent for music and began playing the piano at the age of four. As a child, Keith was enrolled in the Royal Academy of Music's Junior Department, where he received formal training in piano performance. He quickly excelled in his studies and was soon performing in public concerts and competitions. At the age of 12, Keith won first prize in the prestigious EPTA UK Piano Competition, which launched his career as a professional musician. Keith continued his studies at the Royal Academy of Music, where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree with first-class honors. During his time at the academy, he studied under renowned pianists such as Christopher Elton and Joanna MacGregor, and also received coaching from visiting artists such as Lang Lang and Murray Perahia. After completing his studies, Keith began performing extensively throughout Europe and Asia, gaining a reputation as one of the most promising young pianists of his generation. He made his debut at London's Wigmore Hall in 2009, performing a program of works by Beethoven, Chopin, and Liszt to critical acclaim. In 2011, Keith was invited to perform at the prestigious International Piano Festival in Warsaw, Poland, where he gave a recital of works by Bach, Schumann, and Rachmaninoff. His performance was hailed as a highlight of the festival, and he was invited back to perform the following year. In 2013, Keith released his debut album, "Keith Wright Plays Chopin," which featured his interpretations of some of Chopin's most beloved works. The album received widespread critical acclaim and was praised for its technical brilliance and emotional depth. Over the years, Keith has received numerous awards and accolades for his performances and recordings. In 2015, he was awarded the Royal Philharmonic Society's Young Artist Award, which recognizes outstanding young musicians who show exceptional promise. He was also named a BBC New Generation Artist in 2016, which led to numerous performances and recordings with the BBC Symphony Orchestra and other ensembles. In addition to his performing career, Keith is also a dedicated teacher and mentor. He has taught masterclasses at the Royal Academy of Music, the Juilliard School, and other institutions, and has mentored numerous young pianists who have gone on to successful careers in music. Today, Keith continues to perform regularly throughout the world, and is widely regarded as one of the most exciting and dynamic pianists of his generation. His performances are characterized by their technical brilliance, emotional depth, and profound musicality, and he is considered a leading interpreter of the works of Chopin, Liszt, and Rachmaninoff.

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