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Conductor  

 

Gary Bird was born on May 12, 1985, in London, England. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his father being a classical pianist and his mother a violinist. From a young age, Gary showed a keen interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of four. Gary's parents recognized his talent and encouraged him to pursue a career in music. He began taking piano lessons with renowned pianist and teacher, Maria João Pires, at the age of six. Under her guidance, Gary developed a deep understanding and appreciation for classical music. At the age of 12, Gary made his debut performance at the Royal Albert Hall in London. He played Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major, K. 467, with the London Symphony Orchestra. The performance was a huge success, and Gary received a standing ovation from the audience. Over the next few years, Gary continued to perform at various venues across Europe, including the Berlin Philharmonic and the Vienna State Opera. He also won several awards, including the prestigious International Piano Competition in Warsaw, Poland, in 2002. In 2005, Gary was invited to perform at the Proms, an annual classical music festival held at the Royal Albert Hall. He played Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73, with the BBC Symphony Orchestra. The performance was broadcast live on BBC Radio 3 and was widely praised by critics. In 2007, Gary released his debut album, "Classical Reflections," which featured works by Mozart, Beethoven, and Chopin. The album received critical acclaim and was a commercial success, reaching the top of the classical music charts in the UK. In 2010, Gary was invited to perform at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada. He played Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18, with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. The performance was watched by millions of people around the world and was widely regarded as one of the highlights of the ceremony. In 2012, Gary was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his services to classical music. The award was presented to him by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace. In 2015, Gary released his second album, "Romantic Reflections," which featured works by Schumann, Liszt, and Brahms. The album was another commercial success and received positive reviews from critics. In 2018, Gary was invited to perform at the Last Night of the Proms, the traditional closing concert of the Proms festival. He played Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 23, with the BBC Symphony Orchestra. The performance was broadcast live on BBC One and was watched by millions of people around the world. Today, Gary continues to perform at major venues and festivals around the world. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest classical pianists of his generation and has inspired countless young musicians to pursue a career in music.

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