Period

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Modern

Genre

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Concerto

 

Urban Claesson was born on May 15, 1985, in Stockholm, Sweden. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his father being a renowned pianist and his mother a violinist. From a young age, Urban showed a keen interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of four. Urban's parents recognized his talent and encouraged him to pursue a career in music. He began taking piano lessons with his father and quickly developed his skills. By the age of ten, Urban had already performed in several concerts and had won several local competitions. In 1997, Urban was accepted into the Royal College of Music in Stockholm, where he studied under the guidance of some of the most renowned pianists in Sweden. During his time at the college, Urban participated in several competitions and won numerous awards, including the prestigious Steinway Prize for Young Pianists. After completing his studies at the Royal College of Music, Urban continued his education at the Juilliard School in New York City. There, he studied under the tutelage of some of the most renowned pianists in the world, including Emanuel Ax and Yoheved Kaplinsky. During his time at Juilliard, Urban participated in several competitions and won several awards, including the prestigious Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. His performance at the competition was widely praised, and he was hailed as one of the most promising young pianists of his generation. After completing his studies at Juilliard, Urban embarked on a successful career as a concert pianist. He has performed in some of the most prestigious concert halls in the world, including Carnegie Hall in New York City, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Berlin Philharmonic. Urban's performances have been widely praised for their technical brilliance and emotional depth. He is known for his ability to bring out the nuances and subtleties of the music he plays, and his performances are often described as mesmerizing and captivating. In addition to his career as a concert pianist, Urban is also a respected teacher and mentor. He has taught at several prestigious music schools, including the Royal College of Music in Stockholm and the Juilliard School in New York City. Throughout his career, Urban has received numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to classical music. In 2010, he was awarded the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, which is given to outstanding young musicians who show exceptional promise for the future. In 2015, Urban was awarded the Royal Order of the Polar Star, one of the highest honors that can be bestowed upon a Swedish citizen. The award recognized his contributions to classical music and his dedication to promoting the arts in Sweden and around the world. Today, Urban Claesson is widely regarded as one of the most talented and accomplished pianists of his generation. His performances continue to captivate audiences around the world, and his dedication to promoting classical music has inspired countless young musicians to pursue their dreams.

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