Vilma Sofia Garriga Comas was born on May 12, 1990, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She was raised in a family of musicians, and her parents were both professional classical musicians. Her father was a cellist, and her mother was a pianist. Vilma was exposed to classical music from a very young age, and she showed a natural talent for music. Vilma began her musical education at the age of four, when she started taking piano lessons with her mother. She quickly showed a talent for the instrument, and by the age of six, she was performing in public. At the age of eight, Vilma started studying the violin, and she soon became proficient on that instrument as well. Vilma's parents recognized her talent and encouraged her to pursue a career in music. They enrolled her in the Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico, where she studied both piano and violin. Vilma excelled in her studies, and she was soon performing in concerts and competitions. In 2005, Vilma won first prize in the National Piano Competition of Puerto Rico. This was a major achievement for the young musician, and it helped to launch her career. She continued to win awards and competitions throughout her teenage years, and she was soon recognized as one of the most promising young musicians in Puerto Rico. In 2008, Vilma was accepted into the Juilliard School in New York City. This was a major milestone in her career, as Juilliard is one of the most prestigious music schools in the world. Vilma studied under some of the most renowned musicians in the world, including Itzhak Perlman and Yo-Yo Ma. During her time at Juilliard, Vilma continued to win awards and competitions. In 2010, she won first prize in the International Violin Competition of Indianapolis. This was a major achievement, as the competition is one of the most prestigious in the world. After graduating from Juilliard in 2012, Vilma began her professional career as a classical musician. She quickly established herself as one of the most talented young musicians in the world, and she was soon in demand as a soloist and chamber musician. Vilma has performed with some of the most renowned orchestras in the world, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the Berlin Philharmonic. She has also performed in some of the most prestigious concert halls in the world, including Carnegie Hall, the Royal Albert Hall, and the Berlin Philharmonie. In addition to her work as a soloist, Vilma is also an accomplished chamber musician. She has performed with some of the most renowned chamber ensembles in the world, including the Emerson String Quartet and the Guarneri Quartet. Vilma's repertoire is extensive, and she is known for her interpretations of both classical and contemporary music. She has recorded several albums, including a critically acclaimed recording of the complete works for violin and piano by Johannes Brahms. Throughout her career, Vilma has received numerous awards and honors. In 2014, she was awarded the Avery Fisher Career Grant, which is one of the most prestigious awards for young classical musicians. She has also been awarded the Borletti-Buitoni Trust Fellowship and the Gilmore Young Artist Award. Vilma is known for her passionate and expressive performances, and she is admired by audiences and critics alike. She is considered one of the most talented and promising young musicians in the world, and she continues to inspire and delight audiences with her music.

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