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1976 in Wales, UK

 

Llyr Williams is a Welsh classical pianist who has gained international recognition for his virtuosic performances and insightful interpretations of the classical repertoire. Born in 1976 in Pentrebychan, Wales, Williams began playing the piano at the age of six and quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument. He went on to study at the Yehudi Menuhin School in Surrey, England, and later at the Royal Academy of Music in London. Williams' early career was marked by a series of impressive competition wins, including first prize at the Welsh National Piano Competition in 1991 and the Dudley International Piano Competition in 1992. He also won the accompaniment prize at the Kathleen Ferrier Awards in 1994, which helped to establish his reputation as a versatile and accomplished pianist. In the years that followed, Williams continued to build his career as a soloist and chamber musician, performing at major venues and festivals around the world. He has collaborated with some of the most renowned musicians of our time, including violinist Maxim Vengerov, cellist Steven Isserlis, and tenor Ian Bostridge. One of the highlights of Williams' career came in 2012, when he was invited to perform at the Last Night of the Proms, one of the most prestigious classical music events in the world. His performance of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3 with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales was widely praised for its technical brilliance and emotional depth. Williams has also made a name for himself as a recording artist, with a number of critically acclaimed albums to his name. His recordings of Beethoven's piano sonatas have been particularly well-received, with Gramophone magazine describing them as "a benchmark for the 21st century." In addition to his performing and recording career, Williams is also a dedicated teacher and mentor. He has taught at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, the Royal Academy of Music, and the Yehudi Menuhin School, and has worked with young musicians through a number of outreach programs. Throughout his career, Williams has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to the world of classical music. In 2010, he was awarded the Glyndŵr Award for Excellence in the Arts, and in 2012 he was made an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. He has also been awarded the prestigious South Bank Sky Arts Award for his performances of Beethoven's piano sonatas. Despite his many achievements, Williams remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He continues to perform and record at the highest level, and is widely regarded as one of the most talented and insightful pianists of his generation.

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