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Composer  

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1935 in Manchester, England

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Chamber

 

 

Concerto

 

 

Keyboard

 

 

Orchestral

 

David Wilde is a renowned classical pianist and composer who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. Born on August 16, 1935, in Harrogate, England, Wilde showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of four. His parents recognized his talent and encouraged him to pursue a career in music. Wilde received his early education at Harrogate College of Art and Technology, where he studied piano with Fanny Waterman. He later went on to study at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, where he was awarded the prestigious Hiles Gold Medal for his outstanding performance in piano. In 1958, Wilde won the prestigious Ferruccio Busoni International Piano Competition in Bolzano, Italy, which marked the beginning of his international career. He went on to perform in major concert halls around the world, including the Royal Festival Hall in London, Carnegie Hall in New York, and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. Wilde's performances were highly acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, and he became known for his virtuosic technique and expressive playing. He was particularly noted for his interpretations of the works of Beethoven, Schubert, and Chopin, and his recordings of these composers' works are considered to be some of the finest ever made. In addition to his career as a performer, Wilde was also a respected composer. He wrote a number of works for piano, including sonatas, preludes, and variations, as well as chamber music and orchestral works. His compositions were characterized by their lyrical melodies, rich harmonies, and intricate textures. Throughout his career, Wilde received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to music. In 1971, he was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his services to music, and in 1993, he was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE). He was also awarded the Royal Philharmonic Society's Instrumentalist of the Year award in 1978 and the Harriet Cohen International Music Award in 1981. One of the highlights of Wilde's career was his performance of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 with the London Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Sir Colin Davis in 1977. The performance was widely praised for its sensitivity and depth of expression, and it cemented Wilde's reputation as one of the finest interpreters of Beethoven's music. Another notable performance was Wilde's rendition of Schubert's Sonata in B-flat major, which he performed at the Wigmore Hall in London in 1985. The performance was recorded and released on CD, and it has since become one of the most highly regarded recordings of the work. Wilde continued to perform and compose throughout his career, and he remained an active and influential figure in the world of classical music until his death in 2018 at the age of 82. His legacy lives on through his recordings, compositions, and the many musicians he inspired and influenced throughout his career.

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