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Ruth Killius is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant impact in the world of music. Born on 22nd May 1972 in Stuttgart, Germany, Ruth Killius grew up in a family of musicians. Her father was a cellist, and her mother was a pianist. Ruth Killius started playing the violin at the age of six and later switched to the viola at the age of 14. Ruth Killius received her musical education at the Musikhochschule in Stuttgart, where she studied with Ulrich Koch. She later continued her studies with Kim Kashkashian at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. Ruth Killius also attended masterclasses with renowned violists such as Yuri Bashmet, Tabea Zimmermann, and Nobuko Imai. Ruth Killius made her debut as a soloist with the Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra at the age of 16. Since then, she has performed as a soloist with many renowned orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra. Ruth Killius has also collaborated with many famous conductors, including Sir Simon Rattle, Daniel Barenboim, and Zubin Mehta. In addition to her solo performances, Ruth Killius is also a dedicated chamber musician. She has been a member of the renowned Belcea Quartet since 2018. Ruth Killius has also collaborated with many other famous chamber musicians, including pianist Lars Vogt, cellist Steven Isserlis, and violinist Renaud Capuçon. Ruth Killius has won many awards throughout her career. In 1993, she won the first prize at the International Viola Competition in Munich. She was also a prize winner at the Lionel Tertis International Viola Competition in 1991 and the ARD International Music Competition in 1992. In 2002, Ruth Killius was awarded the prestigious Borletti-Buitoni Trust Award, which is given to outstanding young musicians. Ruth Killius has recorded many albums throughout her career. Her recordings include works by composers such as Mozart, Schubert, Brahms, and Shostakovich. In 2018, she released an album with the Belcea Quartet, featuring works by Beethoven and Schubert. Ruth Killius is also a dedicated teacher. She has taught at the Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst in Frankfurt and the Royal Academy of Music in London. Ruth Killius has also given masterclasses at many institutions around the world, including the Juilliard School in New York and the Royal College of Music in London. In addition to her musical career, Ruth Killius is also a passionate advocate for environmental issues. She is a member of the board of the Swiss-based environmental organization, the Foundation for Global Sustainability. Ruth Killius is also a co-founder of the organization Musicians for Future, which aims to raise awareness of environmental issues through music. In conclusion, Ruth Killius is a highly accomplished classical music artist who has made a significant impact in the world of music. Her performances as a soloist and chamber musician have been widely acclaimed, and she has won many awards throughout her career. Ruth Killius is also a dedicated teacher and a passionate advocate for environmental issues. Her contributions to the world of music and her commitment to environmental causes make her a truly remarkable artist.

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