Gabriele Pieranunzi is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. Born on December 17, 1979, in Rome, Italy, Gabriele was exposed to music at a very young age. His father, Enrico Pieranunzi, is a well-known jazz pianist, and his mother, Simona Severini, is a classical pianist. Gabriele's parents played a significant role in nurturing his love for music, and he started playing the piano at the age of four. Gabriele's talent was evident from a young age, and he started performing in public at the age of six. He won his first competition at the age of eight and went on to win several other competitions in Italy and abroad. Gabriele's parents recognized his potential and enrolled him in the Santa Cecilia Conservatory in Rome, where he studied under the guidance of renowned pianists such as Sergio Perticaroli and Benedetto Lupo. Gabriele's talent continued to flourish, and he won several awards and accolades during his time at the conservatory. In 1997, he won the first prize at the International Piano Competition "Città di Marsala" in Sicily, and in 1998, he won the first prize at the International Piano Competition "Città di Cantù" in Como. In 1999, he won the first prize at the International Piano Competition "Città di Treviso" in Venice. After completing his studies at the conservatory, Gabriele continued to perform in concerts and competitions around the world. In 2001, he won the first prize at the International Piano Competition "Città di Sulmona" in Abruzzo, and in 2002, he won the first prize at the International Piano Competition "Città di Stresa" in Piedmont. In 2003, he won the first prize at the International Piano Competition "Città di Pinerolo" in Turin. Gabriele's talent and hard work paid off, and he started receiving invitations to perform in prestigious venues around the world. In 2004, he performed at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, one of the most famous opera houses in the world. He also performed at the Teatro San Carlo in Naples, the Teatro Regio in Turin, and the Teatro La Fenice in Venice. In 2005, Gabriele made his debut at the Carnegie Hall in New York, one of the most prestigious concert halls in the world. He received critical acclaim for his performance, and The New York Times described him as "a pianist of exceptional talent and sensitivity." Gabriele continued to perform at the Carnegie Hall in the following years, and his performances were always well-received by the audience and critics alike. In addition to his solo performances, Gabriele has also collaborated with several renowned musicians and orchestras. In 2006, he performed with the Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI in Turin, and in 2007, he performed with the Orchestra Filarmonica della Scala in Milan. He has also collaborated with the Tokyo String Quartet, the Emerson String Quartet, and the Guarneri String Quartet. Gabriele's talent and hard work have earned him several awards and accolades throughout his career. In 2008, he was awarded the Premio Abbiati, one of the most prestigious awards in the world of classical music. The award is given by the Italian National Association of Music Critics to the best performers and productions of the year. Gabriele was also awarded the Premio Internazionale Accademia Musicale Chigiana in 2010.

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