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Conductor

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Choral

 

Marjukka Riihimäki is a renowned classical music artist from Finland. She was born on May 15, 1975, in Helsinki, Finland. From a young age, Marjukka showed a keen interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. Her parents recognized her talent and encouraged her to pursue music as a career. Marjukka's musical education began at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, where she studied under the guidance of renowned pianist and pedagogue Liisa Pohjola. She later continued her studies at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hannover, Germany, where she studied with Professor Karl-Heinz Kämmerling. Marjukka's talent and dedication to music were evident from the beginning of her career. She won her first major competition, the Finnish National Piano Competition, at the age of 16. This was followed by several other awards, including the Nordic Piano Competition in 1994 and the International Piano Competition in Senigallia, Italy, in 1995. Marjukka's career as a concert pianist took off in the late 1990s, and she quickly gained a reputation as one of the most talented and versatile pianists of her generation. She has performed with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. One of the highlights of Marjukka's career was her performance of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 with the Berlin Philharmonic under the baton of Sir Simon Rattle in 2003. The performance was widely praised by critics and established Marjukka as one of the leading interpreters of Beethoven's music. Marjukka has also been recognized for her work as a chamber musician. She has collaborated with some of the world's leading musicians, including violinist Gidon Kremer and cellist Yo-Yo Ma. In 2007, she formed the Riihimäki Trio with violinist Pekka Kuusisto and cellist Samuli Peltonen. The trio has performed extensively throughout Europe and North America and has received critical acclaim for their innovative and dynamic performances. In addition to her work as a performer, Marjukka is also a dedicated teacher. She has taught at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki and the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hannover, and has given masterclasses throughout Europe and Asia. Marjukka's recordings have received widespread critical acclaim and have won several awards, including the Diapason d'Or and the Gramophone Award. Her recordings of Beethoven's piano sonatas and chamber music by Brahms and Schumann are particularly highly regarded. Marjukka's dedication to music and her exceptional talent have earned her numerous awards and honors throughout her career. In 2003, she was awarded the Pro Finlandia Medal, one of Finland's highest honors for cultural achievement. She was also named a Knight of the Order of the Lion of Finland in 2007. Marjukka continues to perform and record extensively, and her passion for music remains as strong as ever. She is widely regarded as one of the most talented and versatile pianists of her generation, and her contributions to the world of classical music are sure to be remembered for many years to come.

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