Birth

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April 18, 1981 in Villa María, Cordoba, Argentina

Genre

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Chamber

 

Sol Gabetta is a world-renowned classical music artist who has captivated audiences with her virtuosic cello playing and emotive performances. Born on April 18, 1981, in Cordoba, Argentina, Gabetta was raised in a musical family. Her mother was a pianist, and her father was a conductor, so it was only natural that Gabetta would develop a love for music at a young age. Gabetta began playing the cello when she was just four years old, and by the time she was six, she was already performing in public. She studied at the Escuela Superior de Musica Reina Sofia in Madrid and later at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hamburg, Germany. Gabetta's talent was quickly recognized, and she began to receive invitations to perform with some of the world's most prestigious orchestras. In 2004, she made her debut with the Berlin Philharmonic, playing the Elgar Cello Concerto under the baton of Sir Simon Rattle. This performance was a turning point in Gabetta's career, and it established her as one of the most exciting young cellists of her generation. Since then, Gabetta has performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, and the Vienna Philharmonic. She has also collaborated with some of the most renowned conductors, such as Daniel Barenboim, Zubin Mehta, and Riccardo Chailly. One of Gabetta's most memorable performances was at the 2010 Nobel Prize Concert in Stockholm, where she played the Dvorak Cello Concerto with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra. This performance was broadcast to millions of people around the world and was widely praised for its emotional depth and technical brilliance. Gabetta has also been recognized for her recordings, which have received numerous awards and critical acclaim. Her recording of the Shostakovich Cello Concerto No. 2 with the Munich Philharmonic won the Echo Klassik Award for Best Concerto Recording in 2007. She has also recorded several albums with her sister, the pianist Anna Gabetta, including the highly acclaimed album "Il Progetto Vivaldi." In addition to her performances and recordings, Gabetta is also committed to promoting classical music to a wider audience. She has worked with several organizations to bring music education to underprivileged children and has performed in many non-traditional venues, such as hospitals and prisons. Gabetta's talent and dedication to her craft have earned her numerous awards and honors throughout her career. In 2004, she was awarded the Credit Suisse Young Artist Award, which included a cash prize and a recording contract. She has also been awarded the Echo Klassik Award several times, as well as the Gramophone Award for Best Instrumental Recording. Despite her many accomplishments, Gabetta remains humble and focused on her music. She continues to perform around the world, captivating audiences with her passionate and expressive playing. With her talent and dedication, she is sure to remain one of the most beloved and respected cellists of her generation.

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