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Thomas Woods was born on May 15, 1985, in London, England. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his father being a renowned pianist and his mother a violinist. From a young age, Woods showed a keen interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of four. Woods received his formal music education at the Royal Academy of Music in London, where he studied under the tutelage of some of the most renowned classical musicians of the time. He graduated with honors in 2007 and went on to pursue a career as a concert pianist. Woods made his debut performance at the Royal Albert Hall in London in 2008, where he played Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5. The performance was met with critical acclaim, and Woods was hailed as a rising star in the classical music world. Over the years, Woods has performed at some of the most prestigious concert halls in the world, including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the Sydney Opera House. He has collaborated with some of the most renowned orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, and the Berlin Philharmonic. One of Woods' most notable performances was his rendition of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 at the Royal Festival Hall in London in 2012. The performance was recorded and released as a live album, which went on to win a Grammy Award for Best Classical Instrumental Solo. Woods has also been the recipient of numerous other awards and accolades throughout his career. In 2010, he was awarded the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, which is awarded to outstanding young musicians who show exceptional talent and promise. He was also awarded the Royal Philharmonic Society's Instrumentalist Award in 2014. In addition to his career as a concert pianist, Woods is also a dedicated music educator. He has taught masterclasses at some of the most renowned music schools in the world, including the Juilliard School in New York and the Royal Academy of Music in London. Woods is known for his passionate and expressive performances, which have earned him a devoted following of fans around the world. He continues to perform and record music, and is widely regarded as one of the most talented and accomplished classical musicians of his generation.

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