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Gloria Wynder was born on May 12, 1985, in New York City. She grew up in a family of musicians, with her mother being a pianist and her father a cellist. From a young age, Wynder showed a natural talent for music and began taking piano lessons at the age of five. She later added the violin to her repertoire and began performing in local recitals and competitions. Wynder attended the Juilliard School in New York City, where she studied under renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman. During her time at Juilliard, Wynder won several awards and competitions, including the prestigious Juilliard Concerto Competition. She also had the opportunity to perform with the Juilliard Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic. After graduating from Juilliard, Wynder continued her studies at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. There, she studied under violinist Pamela Frank and continued to hone her skills as a performer and musician. Wynder's career as a professional musician began to take off in the early 2010s. She made her debut with the New York Philharmonic in 2011, performing the Brahms Violin Concerto under the baton of Alan Gilbert. The performance was met with critical acclaim, with The New York Times praising Wynder's "rich, warm tone and impeccable technique." In the years that followed, Wynder continued to perform with some of the world's most prestigious orchestras, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the London Symphony Orchestra. She also began to establish herself as a soloist, performing recitals and concertos in venues around the world. One of Wynder's most notable performances came in 2015, when she performed the Sibelius Violin Concerto with the Berlin Philharmonic under the direction of Sir Simon Rattle. The performance was recorded and released on DVD, and received widespread critical acclaim. Wynder has also been recognized for her contributions to the world of classical music. In 2016, she was awarded the Avery Fisher Career Grant, which is given to outstanding young musicians who show exceptional talent and promise. She has also been a recipient of the Sphinx Medal of Excellence, which recognizes the achievements of Black and Latinx classical musicians. In addition to her work as a performer, Wynder is also a dedicated teacher and mentor. She has taught masterclasses at universities and conservatories around the world, and has served as a mentor to young musicians through programs such as the Sphinx Organization and the Juilliard School's Music Advancement Program. Throughout her career, Wynder has remained committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in classical music. She has spoken out about the lack of representation of Black and Latinx musicians in the classical music world, and has worked to create opportunities for young musicians from underrepresented communities. Today, Wynder is widely regarded as one of the most talented and accomplished violinists of her generation. Her performances are known for their technical precision, emotional depth, and musicality, and she continues to inspire audiences and musicians around the world with her artistry and dedication to the craft of classical music.

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