Renowned classical pianist André Watts was born on June 20, 1946, in Nuremberg, Germany, to an African American father and Hungarian mother. He gained national attention at age 16 when he performed with the New York Philharmonic under Leonard Bernstein. Watts became one of the first African American classical musicians to achieve international fame, breaking racial barriers in the classical music world. His illustrious career includes numerous recordings, awards, and performances with leading orchestras worldwide. blackhistorydaily.com
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