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Classical

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Concerto

 

Ana-Marija Markovina is a renowned classical pianist known for her virtuosic performances and deep musical interpretations. Born on December 22, 1976, in Zagreb, Croatia, Markovina showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of five. Her parents, both musicians, recognized her talent and encouraged her to pursue a career in music. Markovina's early musical education was rigorous and comprehensive. She studied at the Music Academy in Zagreb, where she received a Bachelor's degree in piano performance. She then went on to study at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hannover, Germany, where she earned a Master's degree in piano performance. During her studies, Markovina received numerous awards and scholarships, including the prestigious DAAD scholarship, which allowed her to study with renowned pianist and pedagogue Karl-Heinz Kämmerling. Markovina's career as a concert pianist began in earnest in the early 2000s. She quickly gained a reputation for her technical prowess and musical sensitivity, and was invited to perform at major concert halls and festivals around the world. Some of her most notable performances include a recital at the Berlin Philharmonic, a performance with the London Philharmonic Orchestra at the Royal Festival Hall, and a solo recital at the Carnegie Hall in New York. Markovina's repertoire is wide-ranging and includes works by composers from the Baroque era to the present day. She is particularly known for her interpretations of the music of J.S. Bach, Franz Liszt, and Sergei Rachmaninoff. Her recordings of Bach's Goldberg Variations and Liszt's Transcendental Etudes have received critical acclaim and have cemented her reputation as one of the foremost interpreters of these works. In addition to her career as a performer, Markovina is also a dedicated teacher and mentor. She has taught at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hannover and the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna, and has given masterclasses around the world. Her students have gone on to win numerous awards and competitions, and many have established successful careers as performers and teachers. Markovina's contributions to the world of classical music have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In 2005, she was awarded the Croatian State Prize for Music, one of the highest honors in her home country. She has also been awarded the Order of Danica Hrvatska, a prestigious award given by the President of Croatia for outstanding contributions to the arts and culture. Despite her many accomplishments, Markovina remains humble and dedicated to her craft. She continues to perform regularly and to inspire audiences and students alike with her passion for music. Her commitment to excellence and her unwavering dedication to the art of piano playing have made her one of the most respected and admired musicians of her generation.

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