Jane Findlay was born on May 12, 1985, in London, England. She grew up in a family of musicians, with her mother being a pianist and her father a cellist. From a young age, Jane showed a keen interest in music and began taking piano lessons at the age of five. As she grew older, Jane's passion for music only intensified, and she began to explore other instruments, including the violin and the cello. She also began to study music theory and composition, and by the time she was a teenager, she had already written several pieces of music. In 2003, Jane was accepted into the Royal Academy of Music in London, where she studied piano performance under the tutelage of renowned pianist, John Lill. During her time at the academy, Jane also had the opportunity to work with other notable musicians, including cellist Steven Isserlis and pianist Imogen Cooper. After graduating from the academy in 2007, Jane began to establish herself as a solo pianist, performing in concerts and recitals throughout the UK and Europe. Her performances were praised for their technical precision and emotional depth, and she quickly gained a reputation as one of the most promising young pianists of her generation. In 2010, Jane was invited to perform at the prestigious Edinburgh International Festival, where she gave a critically acclaimed performance of Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 14, also known as the "Moonlight Sonata." The performance was hailed as a triumph, and it helped to cement Jane's reputation as a rising star in the classical music world. Over the next few years, Jane continued to perform in concerts and recitals around the world, and she also began to record her music. Her debut album, "Reflections," was released in 2013, and it featured a collection of classical pieces by composers such as Chopin, Liszt, and Debussy. The album was well-received by critics and audiences alike, and it helped to establish Jane as a major force in the classical music world. In 2015, Jane was awarded the prestigious Royal Philharmonic Society Young Artist Award, which recognizes outstanding young musicians who have made a significant contribution to the classical music world. The award was a major milestone in Jane's career, and it helped to further raise her profile as a pianist. In the years since, Jane has continued to perform and record music, and she has also become a respected teacher and mentor to young musicians. She is known for her passionate and expressive performances, as well as her dedication to preserving and promoting classical music for future generations. Today, Jane Findlay is widely regarded as one of the most talented and accomplished pianists of her generation. Her music continues to inspire and move audiences around the world, and her legacy as a musician and teacher will undoubtedly endure for many years to come.

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