Period

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Modern

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Chamber

 

 

Vocal

 

Timothy Hester is a renowned classical pianist and professor of music at the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University in Houston, Texas. Born in 1960 in Houston, Hester began playing the piano at the age of five and quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument. He went on to study at the University of Houston, where he earned his Bachelor of Music degree in 1982 and his Master of Music degree in 1984. After completing his studies, Hester began his career as a concert pianist, performing extensively throughout the United States and Europe. He quickly gained a reputation as a virtuoso performer, known for his technical skill and expressive interpretations of classical music. In 1986, he won the prestigious Young Concert Artists International Auditions, which helped to launch his career and establish him as one of the leading pianists of his generation. Over the years, Hester has performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the Houston Symphony, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, the San Francisco Symphony, and the Berlin Philharmonic. He has also collaborated with many of the world's leading conductors, including Christoph Eschenbach, Leonard Slatkin, and Michael Tilson Thomas. In addition to his work as a performer, Hester is also a highly respected teacher and mentor. He has been a member of the faculty at the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University since 1986, where he has taught countless students and helped to shape the next generation of classical musicians. He is known for his dedication to his students and his ability to inspire them to achieve their full potential. Throughout his career, Hester has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the world of classical music. In 1990, he was awarded the Avery Fisher Career Grant, which is given annually to outstanding young musicians who show exceptional promise for the future. He has also been the recipient of the Houston Symphony's Ima Hogg Competition, the San Francisco Symphony's Young Musicians Competition, and the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Despite his many accomplishments, Hester remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He continues to perform and teach, always striving to improve and to share his love of classical music with others. His passion and dedication have made him one of the most respected and beloved figures in the world of classical music, and his legacy will continue to inspire generations of musicians to come.

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