Pilar Winter Hill
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About
Violinist and Instagram star with multiple viral performance videos. She is recognized for her work as a classical musician, budding filmmaker, and digital creator.
Before fame
She began playing the violin when she was 6. She was the first Black American female to be admitted to the Juilliard Pre-College program for violin, doing so at age 9.
Trivia
She made history in 2019, becoming the first Black American major prizewinner in an International Violin Competition. In 2019, she was listed in the Teen Vogue 21 Under 21 feature. In 2021, she published a children's book titled A Neighborhood Walk, A Musical Journey.
Family life
She is a Black American and has Filipino and Lithuanian ancestry. In 2019, she wished her father a happy birthday on Instagram by playing a piece from his favorite composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Associated with
She has frequently played the works of legendary composer Antonio Vivaldi. In 2021, she was featured in a segment on The Kelly Clarkson Show.
