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Michiel Niessen is a Dutch classical pianist and composer who has gained international recognition for his virtuosic performances and innovative compositions. Born on May 12, 1987, in Amsterdam, Niessen showed an early aptitude for music and began playing the piano at the age of six. He quickly demonstrated a natural talent for the instrument and began taking lessons with renowned pianists in the Netherlands. Niessen's musical education continued at the Conservatory of Amsterdam, where he studied under the tutelage of Jan Wijn and Naum Grubert. During his time at the conservatory, Niessen won several awards and competitions, including the prestigious Steinway Piano Competition and the Princess Christina Competition. These early successes helped to establish Niessen as a rising star in the classical music world and paved the way for his future career as a performer and composer. After completing his studies at the Conservatory of Amsterdam, Niessen continued his musical education at the Royal College of Music in London, where he studied with Dmitri Alexeev and Andrew Ball. During his time in London, Niessen continued to win awards and accolades, including the Yamaha Music Foundation of Europe Scholarship and the Hattori Foundation Award. These awards helped to fund his studies and allowed him to further develop his skills as a pianist and composer. Niessen's career as a performer began to take off in the early 2010s, as he began to perform in major concert halls and festivals around the world. He has performed with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra. He has also performed at major festivals such as the Edinburgh International Festival, the BBC Proms, and the Holland Festival. One of the highlights of Niessen's career as a performer was his performance of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3 with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall in London in 2014. The performance was widely praised by critics and established Niessen as one of the leading pianists of his generation. Niessen has also recorded several albums, including a critically acclaimed recording of Beethoven's Piano Sonatas. In addition to his career as a performer, Niessen is also an accomplished composer. He has written several works for piano, chamber ensembles, and orchestra, and his compositions have been performed by leading musicians and ensembles around the world. Niessen's compositions are known for their innovative use of harmony and rhythm, and he has been praised for his ability to blend traditional classical forms with contemporary musical styles. Niessen's compositions have been featured at major festivals such as the Gaudeamus Muziekweek in the Netherlands and the Tanglewood Music Festival in the United States. He has also been commissioned to write works for leading ensembles such as the London Symphony Orchestra and the Netherlands Chamber Orchestra. Niessen's compositions have been recorded on several albums, including his own album of original compositions, "Reflections." Throughout his career, Niessen has received numerous awards and accolades for his performances and compositions. In addition to the awards mentioned earlier, he has also been awarded the Dutch Classical Talent Award and the Prix d'Amis of the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam.

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