Demonstrating exceptional skill (8)

I believe the answer is:

virtuoso

(Other definitions for virtuoso that I've seen before include "Brilliant -- prodigy" , "Genius" , "musical star" , "Highly skilled performer" , "Very skilled artist" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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