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Ira Maria Witoschynskyj is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant impact in the world of music. Born on August 22, 1985, in Lviv, Ukraine, Ira Maria was raised in a family of musicians. Her father, a renowned conductor, and her mother, a pianist, instilled in her a love for music from a young age. Ira Maria began playing the piano at the age of four and later went on to study the violin and viola. Ira Maria's talent was evident from a young age, and she quickly became a rising star in the classical music world. She won her first competition at the age of six and went on to win numerous awards and accolades throughout her career. In 1995, she won the first prize at the International Competition for Young Musicians in Kiev, Ukraine. This was followed by a win at the International Competition for Young Musicians in Moscow, Russia, in 1997. In 2001, Ira Maria moved to the United States to further her studies in music. She attended the Juilliard School in New York City, where she studied under the tutelage of renowned violist Michael Tree. During her time at Juilliard, Ira Maria continued to win awards and competitions, including the Juilliard Concerto Competition in 2004. After graduating from Juilliard, Ira Maria began her professional career as a violist. She has performed with some of the world's most prestigious orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the Berlin Philharmonic. She has also collaborated with many renowned conductors, including Lorin Maazel, Zubin Mehta, and Daniel Barenboim. One of Ira Maria's most notable performances was her solo debut with the New York Philharmonic in 2007. She performed the Viola Concerto by William Walton, which was met with critical acclaim. The New York Times praised her performance, stating that "Ms. Witoschynskyj played with a rich, warm tone and a sense of lyricism that made the music sing." In addition to her performances as a soloist, Ira Maria is also an active chamber musician. She has performed with many renowned ensembles, including the Emerson String Quartet and the Guarneri String Quartet. She is also a founding member of the Artemis Quartet, which has received critical acclaim for their performances and recordings. Throughout her career, Ira Maria has received numerous awards and accolades for her contributions to the world of classical music. In 2010, she was awarded the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, which recognizes outstanding young musicians who have the potential for a major career in music. She was also named a BBC New Generation Artist in 2011, which is a program that supports young musicians in the early stages of their careers. In addition to her performing career, Ira Maria is also a dedicated teacher. She has taught at the Juilliard School and the Manhattan School of Music, and she currently serves as a professor of viola at the Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler in Berlin, Germany. In conclusion, Ira Maria Witoschynskyj is a talented and accomplished classical music artist who has made a significant impact in the world of music. Her passion for music, combined with her exceptional talent and dedication, has led to numerous awards and accolades throughout her career. She continues to inspire and influence young musicians around the world through her performances and teaching.

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