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Piers Lane is a renowned classical pianist who has captivated audiences around the world with his virtuosic performances and deep musicality. Born in London in 1958, Lane showed an early aptitude for music and began playing the piano at the age of four. He studied at the Yehudi Menuhin School and later at the Royal Academy of Music, where he won numerous awards and prizes for his playing. Lane's career as a professional pianist began in the 1980s, when he won the prestigious Leeds International Piano Competition. This victory launched him onto the international stage, and he quickly established himself as one of the leading pianists of his generation. He has since performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the London Philharmonic, the BBC Symphony Orchestra, and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. One of Lane's most notable performances was his 1994 recital at the Wigmore Hall in London, which was broadcast live on BBC Radio 3. The program included works by Beethoven, Schumann, and Chopin, and Lane's sensitive and nuanced playing earned him widespread critical acclaim. He has also performed at many of the world's leading music festivals, including the Edinburgh International Festival, the Salzburg Festival, and the BBC Proms. In addition to his work as a soloist, Lane is also a highly sought-after chamber musician. He has collaborated with many of the world's leading instrumentalists and singers, including violinist Tasmin Little, cellist Raphael Wallfisch, and soprano Dame Felicity Lott. Lane is particularly known for his work with the Gould Piano Trio, which he co-founded in 1992. The trio has recorded extensively and has won numerous awards for its performances and recordings. Lane's discography is extensive and includes recordings of works by many of the great composers of the classical repertoire, including Beethoven, Chopin, Schumann, and Rachmaninoff. He has also recorded lesser-known works by composers such as Cyril Scott and York Bowen, helping to bring these neglected works to a wider audience. Throughout his career, Lane has received numerous awards and honors for his playing. In addition to his victory at the Leeds International Piano Competition, he has won the Sydney International Piano Competition and the Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli Prize. He was also awarded an Order of Australia in 2012 for his services to music. Lane is known not only for his technical prowess and musical sensitivity, but also for his engaging and charismatic stage presence. He has a deep love for the music he plays, and his performances are marked by a sense of joy and enthusiasm that is infectious to audiences. Today, Lane continues to perform regularly around the world, and he is also in demand as a teacher and mentor to young musicians. He is a professor of piano at the Royal Academy of Music in London and is also a visiting professor at the Australian National Academy of Music in Melbourne. In all of his work, Lane remains committed to the power of music to bring people together and to enrich our lives. He has said that "music is a universal language that speaks to the heart and soul of all people, regardless of their background or culture." Through his performances and recordings, Lane has brought this message to audiences around the world, and he continues to inspire and delight listeners with his artistry and passion.

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