Birth

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1960

Genre

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Chamber

 

Krysia Osostowicz is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. She was born on 22nd May 1961 in London, England, to Polish parents. Her father was a violinist, and her mother was a pianist, which influenced her interest in music from a young age. Osostowicz began playing the violin at the age of six and received her early training from her father. She later studied at the Yehudi Menuhin School in Surrey, England, where she was a pupil of Yehudi Menuhin himself. She continued her studies at the Royal College of Music in London, where she was a student of Hugh Bean. Osostowicz's talent as a violinist was evident from a young age, and she quickly gained recognition for her exceptional skills. In 1985, she won the prestigious Carl Flesch International Violin Competition in London, which marked the beginning of her successful career as a soloist. Over the years, Osostowicz has performed with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and the BBC Symphony Orchestra. She has also collaborated with renowned conductors such as Sir Simon Rattle, Sir Colin Davis, and Sir Neville Marriner. One of Osostowicz's most significant achievements was her performance of the complete cycle of Beethoven's violin sonatas with pianist Susan Tomes. The cycle was performed over six concerts at London's Wigmore Hall in 1999 and was highly acclaimed by critics and audiences alike. Osostowicz has also been a member of several chamber music ensembles, including the Dante Quartet, which she co-founded in 1995. The quartet has performed extensively throughout the world and has recorded several critically acclaimed albums. In addition to her performing career, Osostowicz is also a respected teacher and has taught at the Royal Academy of Music in London and the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. She is currently a professor of violin at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. Osostowicz has received numerous awards and accolades throughout her career. In 1997, she was awarded the prestigious Borletti-Buitoni Trust Fellowship, which provides financial support to young musicians. She was also awarded the Royal Philharmonic Society's Instrumentalist Award in 2001. Osostowicz is known for her passionate and expressive playing style, which has earned her a loyal following of fans and admirers. She continues to perform and record regularly, and her contributions to the world of classical music are widely recognized and celebrated.

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