David Hightower is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant impact in the world of music. He was born on August 12, 1985, in Houston, Texas, to a family of musicians. His father was a pianist, and his mother was a violinist. David grew up in a musical environment, and his parents encouraged him to pursue music from a young age. David started playing the piano when he was just four years old. He showed a natural talent for music, and his parents quickly realized that he had a gift. They enrolled him in music lessons, and he began to develop his skills. David's parents were his first teachers, and they taught him the basics of music theory and piano technique. As David grew older, he became more serious about music. He began to study with other teachers, including some of the best piano teachers in Houston. He also started to perform in public, playing at local concerts and recitals. David's talent was quickly recognized, and he began to win awards and competitions. One of David's most significant achievements was winning the Houston Symphony League Concerto Competition when he was just 16 years old. This competition is one of the most prestigious in Houston, and winning it was a major accomplishment for David. He performed with the Houston Symphony Orchestra as part of his prize, and the performance was a huge success. After graduating from high school, David attended the Juilliard School in New York City. Juilliard is one of the most prestigious music schools in the world, and David was thrilled to be accepted. He studied with some of the best piano teachers in the world, including Yoheved Kaplinsky and Robert McDonald. While at Juilliard, David continued to win awards and competitions. He won the Juilliard Concerto Competition, which gave him the opportunity to perform with the Juilliard Orchestra. He also won the Gina Bachauer Piano Competition, which is one of the most prestigious piano competitions in the world. After graduating from Juilliard, David began to perform professionally. He has performed with some of the best orchestras in the world, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the London Symphony Orchestra. He has also performed in some of the most prestigious concert halls in the world, including Carnegie Hall, the Royal Albert Hall, and the Berlin Philharmonic. David's performances have been praised for their technical brilliance and emotional depth. He is known for his ability to bring out the beauty and complexity of the music he plays. He has a deep understanding of the music he performs, and he is able to convey its meaning and emotion to his audiences. In addition to his performing career, David is also a dedicated teacher. He has taught at some of the best music schools in the world, including the Juilliard School and the Royal Academy of Music in London. He is known for his ability to inspire and motivate his students, and many of them have gone on to have successful careers in music. David has received many awards and honors throughout his career. In addition to the awards he won as a young musician, he has also been awarded the Avery Fisher Career Grant, which is one of the most prestigious awards in classical music. He has also been named a Steinway Artist, which is a designation given to the best pianists in the world. David's recordings have also been widely praised.

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