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Moscow Duo is a classical music duo consisting of pianist Olga Solovieva and cellist Dmitry Kouzov. The duo was formed in Moscow, Russia in 2004 and has since become one of the most renowned classical music duos in the world. Olga Solovieva was born in Moscow in 1976. She began playing the piano at the age of five and went on to study at the Moscow State Conservatory. She has won numerous awards and competitions, including the International Piano Competition in Senigallia, Italy, and the International Piano Competition in Jaen, Spain. She has also performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra, the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Russian National Orchestra. Dmitry Kouzov was born in Moscow in 1977. He began playing the cello at the age of six and went on to study at the Moscow State Conservatory. He has won numerous awards and competitions, including the International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow and the International Pablo Casals Competition in Budapest. He has also performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the Berlin Philharmonic. The Moscow Duo was formed in 2004 when Solovieva and Kouzov met while studying at the Moscow State Conservatory. They quickly discovered a shared passion for chamber music and began performing together. Their first major performance was at the Moscow Conservatory in 2005, where they received critical acclaim for their interpretation of Beethoven's Sonata for Piano and Cello. Since then, the Moscow Duo has performed at many of the world's leading concert halls, including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Berlin Philharmonic. They have also performed at many of the world's leading music festivals, including the Salzburg Festival, the Edinburgh International Festival, and the Ravinia Festival. The Moscow Duo has a vast repertoire that includes works by many of the world's leading composers, including Beethoven, Brahms, Schumann, and Shostakovich. They are particularly renowned for their interpretations of Russian composers, including Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, and Prokofiev. In addition to their performances, the Moscow Duo is also committed to music education. They have given masterclasses at many of the world's leading music schools, including the Juilliard School in New York and the Royal Academy of Music in London. They are also the founders of the Moscow Chamber Music Festival, which brings together some of the world's leading chamber musicians for a week-long festival of concerts and masterclasses. The Moscow Duo has received numerous awards and accolades for their performances. In 2008, they were awarded the Grand Prix at the International Chamber Music Competition in Osaka, Japan. In 2010, they were awarded the Diapason d'Or for their recording of the complete works for cello and piano by Rachmaninoff. They have also been nominated for several Grammy Awards. In conclusion, the Moscow Duo is one of the most renowned classical music duos in the world. Their passion for chamber music and their commitment to music education have made them beloved by audiences and musicians alike. With their vast repertoire and their exceptional talent, they are sure to continue to delight audiences for many years to come.

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