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David Thorne was born on May 15, 1985, in London, England. He grew up in a family of musicians, with both his parents being professional classical musicians. His father was a renowned cellist, and his mother was a pianist. David was exposed to classical music from a very young age and showed a keen interest in it. David started playing the piano when he was just four years old. He showed remarkable talent and was soon performing in public. At the age of eight, he gave his first solo recital at the Royal Festival Hall in London. The audience was amazed by his virtuosity and musicality. David continued to study the piano with some of the best teachers in the world. He attended the Purcell School of Music in London, where he received a scholarship. He then went on to study at the Royal Academy of Music, where he was awarded the prestigious Queen's Commendation for Excellence. David's career as a concert pianist took off when he won the International Piano Competition in Leeds in 2003. This was a major achievement for him, as the competition is one of the most prestigious in the world. He was only 18 years old at the time, and his victory made him an overnight sensation. After winning the competition, David was invited to perform with some of the world's leading orchestras. He made his debut with the London Symphony Orchestra in 2004, playing Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5. The performance was a huge success, and David received a standing ovation. David's career continued to flourish, and he became known for his interpretations of the works of Beethoven, Chopin, and Liszt. He was praised for his technical brilliance and his ability to convey the emotional depth of the music. In 2007, David was invited to perform at the Proms, the world-famous classical music festival held in London. He played Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, and the performance was broadcast live on television and radio. It was a highlight of David's career, and he received rave reviews. David has also performed at many other major music festivals around the world, including the Salzburg Festival, the Edinburgh International Festival, and the Verbier Festival. He has collaborated with some of the world's leading conductors, including Sir Simon Rattle, Daniel Barenboim, and Valery Gergiev. In addition to his career as a concert pianist, David is also a respected teacher. He has taught at the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal College of Music in London, and he has given masterclasses around the world. David has received many awards and honors throughout his career. In addition to the Queen's Commendation for Excellence, he has been awarded the Royal Philharmonic Society's Young Artist Award and the Classical BRIT Award for Best Young British Performer. David Thorne is widely regarded as one of the most talented and exciting pianists of his generation. His technical brilliance and emotional depth have won him fans around the world, and his performances continue to inspire and delight audiences.

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