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The Scott-Garrison Duo is a classical music duo consisting of pianist Andrew Scott and cellist Wesley Garrison. The duo was formed in 2012 and has since become one of the most sought-after chamber music ensembles in the United States. Andrew Scott was born in 1985 in Toronto, Canada. He began playing the piano at the age of four and quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument. He went on to study at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto and later at the Juilliard School in New York City. He has won numerous awards and competitions, including the prestigious Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition. Wesley Garrison was born in 1987 in Dallas, Texas. He began playing the cello at the age of six and quickly developed a passion for the instrument. He went on to study at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia and later at the New England Conservatory in Boston. He has won numerous awards and competitions, including the prestigious Naumburg International Cello Competition. The two musicians met while studying at the Juilliard School and quickly formed a bond over their shared love of chamber music. They began performing together regularly and soon realized that they had a special chemistry that was rare among chamber music ensembles. The Scott-Garrison Duo made their debut performance in 2012 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The performance was a huge success and the duo quickly gained a reputation for their virtuosic playing and their ability to connect with audiences on a deep emotional level. Since their debut, the Scott-Garrison Duo has performed at some of the most prestigious concert halls in the world, including Carnegie Hall, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the Royal Albert Hall in London. They have also performed with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the Berlin Philharmonic. In addition to their performances, the Scott-Garrison Duo is also committed to education and outreach. They regularly give masterclasses and workshops to young musicians and are passionate about inspiring the next generation of classical musicians. The duo has also released several critically acclaimed recordings, including their debut album, "Brahms: The Complete Sonatas for Cello and Piano," which was released in 2014. The album received rave reviews and was named one of the best classical recordings of the year by several major publications. In 2016, the Scott-Garrison Duo was awarded the Avery Fisher Career Grant, one of the most prestigious awards in classical music. The award recognizes outstanding young musicians who have the potential for major careers in classical music. The Scott-Garrison Duo continues to perform regularly and is widely regarded as one of the most exciting and dynamic chamber music ensembles of their generation. Their passion for music and their commitment to excellence have made them a favorite among audiences and critics alike.

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