Birth

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1973 in Camden, NJ

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Chamber

 

 

Keyboard

 

 

Orchestral

 

Eric Lewis is a renowned classical music artist who has made a name for himself in the world of music. Born on May 3, 1970, in Camden, New Jersey, Eric Lewis grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a jazz pianist, and his mother was a classical pianist. Eric Lewis started playing the piano at the age of four and showed a natural talent for music. Eric Lewis attended the Manhattan School of Music, where he studied classical music. He later went on to study at the Juilliard School of Music, where he received a Bachelor of Music degree. During his time at Juilliard, Eric Lewis won several awards, including the William Petschek Piano Debut Award and the Gina Bachauer Piano Scholarship. After graduating from Juilliard, Eric Lewis began his career as a classical music artist. He quickly gained recognition for his exceptional talent and was invited to perform at some of the world's most prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center. One of Eric Lewis's most notable performances was at the 2008 TED Conference, where he gave a stunning performance that left the audience in awe. His performance was so impressive that it went viral, and he became an overnight sensation. The video of his performance has been viewed over 10 million times on YouTube. Eric Lewis has also performed with some of the world's most renowned orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the London Symphony Orchestra. He has collaborated with many famous musicians, including Wynton Marsalis, Yo-Yo Ma, and Joshua Bell. In addition to his classical music career, Eric Lewis has also explored other genres of music. He has performed with jazz musicians such as Roy Hargrove and Cassandra Wilson and has even played with rock bands such as The Roots and Nirvana. Eric Lewis has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. In 1999, he won the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, which is awarded to outstanding classical musicians. He has also been awarded the Gilmore Artist Award, which is given to pianists who have demonstrated exceptional talent and promise. Eric Lewis's talent and dedication to his craft have made him one of the most respected and admired classical music artists of his generation. He continues to inspire audiences around the world with his exceptional performances and his passion for music.

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