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Nancy Waugh was born on May 12, 1965, in New York City. She grew up in a family of musicians, with her mother being a pianist and her father a cellist. From a young age, Waugh showed a natural talent for music and began playing the piano at the age of four. She later picked up the violin and the flute, and by the time she was a teenager, she had already performed in several local orchestras. Waugh attended the Juilliard School in New York City, where she studied under some of the most renowned classical musicians of the time. She graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree in 1987 and went on to pursue a career as a professional musician. Waugh's career took off in the early 1990s when she won several prestigious awards, including the Avery Fisher Career Grant and the Naumburg International Violin Competition. These awards helped to establish her as one of the most promising young musicians of her generation. Throughout her career, Waugh has performed with some of the world's most renowned orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the London Symphony Orchestra. She has also collaborated with many of the world's leading conductors, including Leonard Bernstein, Sir Simon Rattle, and Daniel Barenboim. One of Waugh's most memorable performances was her solo debut with the New York Philharmonic in 1992. She performed the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto to critical acclaim, and the performance was hailed as a triumph for both Waugh and the orchestra. Waugh has also made several recordings throughout her career, including a critically acclaimed album of Bach's solo violin works. Her recordings have received numerous awards and accolades, including a Grammy Award for Best Chamber Music Performance. In addition to her performing career, Waugh is also a dedicated teacher and mentor. She has taught at several prestigious music schools, including the Juilliard School and the Curtis Institute of Music. Many of her students have gone on to successful careers as professional musicians. Throughout her career, Waugh has been recognized for her contributions to classical music. In 2003, she was awarded the MacArthur Fellowship, also known as the "genius grant," for her exceptional talent and dedication to her craft. She has also been awarded honorary doctorates from several universities, including the University of Michigan and the University of Chicago. Today, Waugh continues to perform and teach, inspiring a new generation of musicians with her passion and dedication to classical music. Her legacy as one of the greatest violinists of her generation is secure, and her contributions to the world of classical music will be remembered for generations to come.

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