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James Threadgill was born on May 12, 1985, in New York City. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his father being a renowned classical pianist and his mother a violinist. From a young age, Threadgill was exposed to classical music and began playing the piano at the age of four. Threadgill's talent for music was evident from an early age, and he quickly became a prodigy. He began performing in public at the age of six and was soon playing in prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. His performances were met with critical acclaim, and he quickly gained a reputation as one of the most promising young musicians of his generation. As Threadgill grew older, he continued to hone his skills as a pianist. He studied under some of the most renowned teachers in the world, including Vladimir Horowitz and Martha Argerich. He also began to branch out into other areas of classical music, including conducting and composing. In 2005, Threadgill made his debut as a conductor with the New York Philharmonic. The performance was a resounding success, and he was soon in demand as a conductor around the world. He went on to conduct some of the most prestigious orchestras in the world, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the Vienna Philharmonic. Threadgill's talents as a composer were also recognized, and he began to receive commissions for new works. His compositions were performed by some of the most renowned orchestras and ensembles in the world, including the New York Philharmonic, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the Berlin Philharmonic. Throughout his career, Threadgill received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to classical music. In 2010, he was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Music for his composition "The Threadgill Concerto." He was also awarded the Grammy Award for Best Classical Album in 2012 for his recording of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5. Despite his success, Threadgill remained humble and dedicated to his craft. He continued to perform and compose until his death in 2020 at the age of 35. His legacy as one of the greatest classical musicians of his generation lives on through his recordings and the countless musicians he inspired.

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