Dr. Eric Wilson

Biography

Eric Wilson is a Professor Emeritus in the School of Music at the University of British Columbia, where he has contributed significantly to the field of music, particularly as a cellist. He earned both his Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees from the Juilliard School, where his commitment to excellence was recognized early in his career when he received the Bronze Medal at the Geneva International Competition in 1971 and co-won the Morris Loeb Prize in Strings in 1973. Wilson has been a solo cellist for the Ensemble New York at Lincoln Center, and he is a founding member of the Emerson String Quartet, which won the prestigious Walter W. Naumberg Competition Prize in 1978. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with esteemed artists such as Menahem Pressler and Walter Trampler, performing with distinguished groups including the Boston Chamber Soloists and the Pro Arte Quartet. His extensive performance history spans various music festivals in Canada and the United States, and he has received critical acclaim for his recordings, including works by Rachmaninoff and Stephen Chatman. In March 2004, Wilson conducted a series of masterclasses and recitals in Taiwan, showcasing his commitment to education in music. He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, into a family of musicians, which influenced his early passion for music.

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