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Renowned pianist André Watts dies at 77

  • Watts had a career spanning over 50 years and gained fame from his televised debut with the New York Philharmonic at 16.
  • He joined the faculty of Indiana University's music school in 2004 and continued performing.
  • Watts impressed Bernstein as a teenager and became one of the era's most prominent pianists.
  • He received many honors including Grammy nominations, Emmy and arts awards.
  • Watts was known for his intense playing style and was beloved by the Philadelphia Orchestra for over 40 years.
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