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Romantic

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Concerto

 

 

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Ida Cernicka was a renowned classical music artist who was born on May 12, 1929, in Prague, Czechoslovakia. She was the daughter of a prominent Czech composer, Alois Hába, who was known for his innovative microtonal music. Ida grew up in a musical family and started playing the piano at a young age. Her father recognized her talent and encouraged her to pursue a career in music. Ida studied at the Prague Conservatory, where she received a rigorous training in piano performance and music theory. She also studied composition with her father and became interested in his microtonal music. She was one of the few pianists who could play his music accurately, and she became known for her interpretations of his works. In 1950, Ida won the first prize at the International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, Poland. This was a major achievement for her, and it launched her career as a concert pianist. She went on to perform in many countries, including the United States, Canada, Japan, and Australia. She was known for her virtuosic playing and her ability to convey the emotional depth of the music she played. Ida was particularly interested in contemporary music, and she premiered many works by Czech and international composers. She was a champion of new music and believed that it was important to support living composers. She also recorded many albums of contemporary music, including works by her father, as well as other Czech composers such as Bohuslav Martinů and Leoš Janáček. In addition to her performances and recordings, Ida was also a respected teacher. She taught at the Prague Conservatory and the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague, where she mentored many young pianists. She was known for her rigorous teaching style and her ability to bring out the best in her students. Ida received many awards and honors throughout her career. In 1970, she was awarded the title of Merited Artist by the Czech government, and in 1989, she was awarded the Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, one of the highest honors in the Czech Republic. She was also a member of the Czech Academy of Sciences and Arts. Ida continued to perform and teach until her death on December 22, 2011, at the age of 82. She left behind a legacy as one of the greatest Czech pianists of the 20th century. Her recordings and performances continue to inspire and influence musicians around the world, and her dedication to contemporary music has helped to shape the course of classical music in the Czech Republic and beyond.

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