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Guillaume de Chassy is a French pianist and composer who has made a name for himself in the world of classical music. Born on December 28, 1969, in Paris, France, de Chassy grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a jazz pianist, and his mother was a classical pianist. From a young age, de Chassy was exposed to a wide range of musical styles, and he quickly developed a passion for the piano. De Chassy began his formal musical training at the age of six, studying classical piano with his mother. He quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument, and by the age of ten, he was performing in public. In 1985, de Chassy was accepted into the prestigious Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, where he studied under the renowned pianist and composer Yvonne Loriod. During his time at the conservatory, de Chassy honed his skills as a pianist and composer, and he began to develop his own unique style. He was particularly drawn to the music of the Romantic era, and he was heavily influenced by the works of Chopin, Liszt, and Schumann. De Chassy also began to experiment with jazz and other contemporary styles, incorporating these elements into his classical compositions. After graduating from the conservatory in 1990, de Chassy began to establish himself as a professional musician. He performed extensively throughout Europe, and he quickly gained a reputation as a talented and innovative pianist. In 1993, he released his first album, "Guillaume de Chassy Plays Chopin," which received critical acclaim and helped to establish him as a rising star in the classical music world. Over the next few years, de Chassy continued to build his career, performing at major venues and festivals throughout Europe. In 1996, he was awarded the prestigious Prix de la Fondation de France, which recognized his contributions to the world of classical music. He also began to collaborate with other musicians, including the jazz saxophonist David Liebman and the classical violinist Renaud Capuçon. In 2000, de Chassy released his second album, "Piano Solo," which showcased his skills as a composer as well as a pianist. The album featured a mix of classical and jazz-inspired compositions, and it received widespread critical acclaim. De Chassy continued to push the boundaries of classical music, incorporating elements of jazz, rock, and other contemporary styles into his compositions. In 2005, de Chassy formed a trio with the bassist Daniel Yvinec and the drummer Fabrice Moreau. The trio quickly gained a following, and they began to perform at major jazz festivals throughout Europe. In 2007, they released their first album, "Songs from the Last Century," which featured a mix of jazz standards and original compositions. The album received critical acclaim, and it helped to establish de Chassy as a major force in the world of jazz as well as classical music. In 2010, de Chassy released his third solo album, "The Letters of Woody and Steffi," which was inspired by the correspondence between the writer Woody Allen and his wife, Soon-Yi Previn. The album featured a mix of classical and jazz-inspired compositions, and it received widespread critical acclaim. De Chassy continued to collaborate with other musicians, including the jazz guitarist Marc Ducret and the classical cellist Jean-Guihen Queyras. Today, de Chassy is recognized as one of the most innovative and versatile pianists of his generation.

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