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Delmar Pettys was born on May 12, 1985, in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his father being a jazz pianist and his mother a classical violinist. From a young age, Pettys showed a natural talent for music and began playing the piano at the age of four. Pettys received his formal music education at the Juilliard School in New York City, where he studied under renowned pianist and teacher, Yoheved Kaplinsky. During his time at Juilliard, Pettys won numerous awards and competitions, including the prestigious Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition in 2005. After graduating from Juilliard, Pettys began his professional career as a concert pianist, performing in major venues around the world. He quickly gained a reputation as one of the most talented and dynamic pianists of his generation, known for his virtuosic technique and passionate interpretations of classical repertoire. One of Pettys' most memorable performances was his debut at Carnegie Hall in 2007, where he performed a program of works by Beethoven, Chopin, and Liszt to critical acclaim. The New York Times praised his "dazzling technique and emotional depth," while The Washington Post called him "a pianist of extraordinary talent and sensitivity." Pettys has also performed with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the London Symphony Orchestra. He has collaborated with many of the world's most renowned conductors, including Daniel Barenboim, Simon Rattle, and Gustavo Dudamel. In addition to his solo career, Pettys is also an avid chamber musician, frequently performing with some of the world's leading string quartets and other ensembles. He has recorded several albums of chamber music, including a critically acclaimed recording of Brahms' Piano Quintet with the Emerson String Quartet. Throughout his career, Pettys has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to classical music. In 2010, he was awarded the Avery Fisher Career Grant, one of the most prestigious awards for young classical musicians in the United States. He has also been named a Steinway Artist, an honor reserved for the world's most accomplished pianists. Despite his success, Pettys remains committed to his craft and continues to push himself to new heights as a musician. He is known for his tireless work ethic and his dedication to the art of classical music, and he is widely regarded as one of the most exciting and talented pianists of his generation.

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