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William Schoen was born on May 15, 1985, in New York City. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his father being a renowned pianist and his mother a violinist. From a young age, Schoen showed a natural talent for music, and his parents encouraged him to pursue it. Schoen began his musical education at the age of five, studying the violin with his mother. He quickly progressed and by the age of ten, he was already performing in public. At the age of twelve, he made his debut as a soloist with the New York Philharmonic, playing the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto. Schoen continued his studies at the Juilliard School, where he studied with some of the most renowned violinists of the time. He also studied composition and conducting, and his talent in these areas was quickly recognized. He won several awards for his compositions and was invited to conduct several orchestras. In 2005, Schoen won the prestigious International Violin Competition in Indianapolis, which launched his career as a soloist. He began performing with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. Schoen's performances were praised for their technical brilliance and emotional depth. He was particularly noted for his interpretations of the works of Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven. He also championed the works of contemporary composers, and many of them wrote pieces specifically for him. In 2010, Schoen was awarded the Avery Fisher Career Grant, which is given to outstanding young musicians who show exceptional promise for the future. The award brought him even more attention and led to more high-profile performances. Schoen's career continued to flourish, and he became known not only for his performances but also for his recordings. He recorded several albums for major labels, including Deutsche Grammophon and Sony Classical. His recordings of the Bach Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin were particularly acclaimed. In addition to his solo career, Schoen was also a dedicated chamber musician. He performed regularly with some of the world's leading chamber ensembles, including the Emerson Quartet and the Guarneri Quartet. Schoen was also a committed teacher, and he taught at several prestigious music schools, including the Juilliard School and the Curtis Institute of Music. He was known for his ability to inspire and motivate his students, and many of them went on to have successful careers in music. Tragically, Schoen's career was cut short when he died in a car accident in 2015, at the age of 30. His death was a great loss to the music world, and he was mourned by musicians and music lovers around the world. Despite his short career, Schoen left a lasting legacy. His recordings and performances continue to inspire and move audiences, and his dedication to music and his commitment to excellence serve as an inspiration to young musicians everywhere.

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