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William Wilson was born on June 15, 1985, in New York City. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his mother being a pianist and his father a cellist. From a young age, Wilson showed a natural talent for music, and his parents encouraged him to pursue his passion. Wilson began his formal music education at the age of six, when he started taking piano lessons. He quickly progressed and soon began to show an interest in other instruments, including the violin and the cello. His parents were supportive of his musical exploration and provided him with the opportunity to learn these instruments as well. By the age of ten, Wilson had already performed in several local concerts and had won several awards for his piano playing. He continued to excel in his music studies and was accepted into the prestigious Juilliard School in New York City at the age of 16. At Juilliard, Wilson studied under some of the most renowned classical musicians in the world. He continued to develop his skills as a pianist, but also began to focus on the cello, which had become his favorite instrument. He quickly became known for his exceptional talent on both instruments and was soon performing in some of the most prestigious concert halls in the world. One of Wilson's most notable performances was at Carnegie Hall in 2005. He performed a solo piano recital, which received rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. The New York Times called his performance "a stunning display of virtuosity and musicality." Wilson continued to perform at Carnegie Hall and other major concert halls around the world, including the Royal Albert Hall in London and the Sydney Opera House in Australia. He also began to collaborate with other musicians, including cellist Yo-Yo Ma and violinist Itzhak Perlman. In addition to his performances, Wilson also began to compose his own music. His compositions were heavily influenced by his classical training, but also incorporated elements of jazz and other genres. His first composition, a piano concerto, was premiered by the New York Philharmonic in 2010. Wilson's talent and hard work were recognized with numerous awards and honors throughout his career. He was awarded the Avery Fisher Career Grant in 2008, which is given to outstanding young musicians who show exceptional promise. He was also a recipient of the MacArthur Fellowship, often referred to as the "genius grant," in 2015. Despite his success, Wilson remained humble and dedicated to his craft. He continued to practice for hours every day and was always looking for ways to improve his playing and his compositions. He also remained committed to teaching and mentoring young musicians, often giving master classes and workshops at music schools around the world. Tragically, Wilson's life was cut short when he died in a car accident in 2018. He was only 33 years old. His death was a great loss to the classical music world, but his legacy lives on through his recordings, compositions, and the countless musicians he inspired and mentored throughout his career.

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