Country

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Israel

Birth

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August 11, 1971 in Israel

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Concerto

 

Sharon Kam is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant impact on the world of music through her exceptional talent and dedication to her craft. Born on August 3, 1971, in Haifa, Israel, Kam began playing the clarinet at the age of ten and quickly showed a natural aptitude for the instrument. Kam's early musical education was shaped by her father, who was a clarinetist himself and encouraged her to pursue a career in music. She went on to study at the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance, where she was mentored by renowned clarinetist Yona Ettlinger. Kam's talent was evident from an early age, and she quickly gained recognition as a rising star in the classical music world. In 1992, Kam won first prize at the prestigious International Clarinet Competition in Munich, Germany, which marked a major turning point in her career. This achievement brought her to the attention of leading conductors and orchestras around the world, and she soon began performing as a soloist with some of the most renowned ensembles in the world. Kam's career has been marked by a series of notable performances and collaborations with some of the most celebrated musicians of our time. She has performed with the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, and the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, among many others. Kam has also collaborated with some of the most renowned conductors in the world, including Zubin Mehta, Daniel Barenboim, and Simon Rattle. One of Kam's most notable performances was her rendition of Mozart's Clarinet Concerto in A Major, which she performed with the Berlin Philharmonic in 1993. This performance was widely acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, and it helped to establish Kam as one of the leading clarinetists of her generation. Kam has also been recognized for her exceptional talent and dedication to her craft through a series of awards and honors. In 1998, she was awarded the prestigious Echo Klassik Award for her recording of Mozart's Clarinet Concerto, and she has also been awarded the German Record Critics' Award and the Diapason d'Or. In addition to her work as a soloist, Kam is also an accomplished chamber musician and has performed with some of the most renowned ensembles in the world. She is a founding member of the Trio di Clarone, which is comprised of three of the world's leading clarinetists, and she has also performed with the Jerusalem Quartet and the Hagen Quartet. Kam's dedication to her craft and her exceptional talent have made her one of the most respected and admired classical musicians of our time. Her performances continue to inspire and captivate audiences around the world, and her contributions to the world of music will undoubtedly be remembered for generations to come.

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