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Composer  

Birth

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1977 in Zagreb, Croatia

Period

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Classical

 

 

Contemporary

 

 

Modern

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Keyboard

 

Dejan Lazic is a renowned classical pianist and composer who was born on September 19, 1977, in Zagreb, Croatia. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his father being a composer and his mother a pianist. Lazic started playing the piano at the age of five and showed exceptional talent from an early age. Lazic's musical education began at the Music Academy in Zagreb, where he studied with Professor Vladimir Krpan. He later continued his studies at the Mozarteum University in Salzburg, Austria, where he studied with Professor Karl-Heinz Kämmerling. Lazic also received guidance from other renowned pianists such as Alfred Brendel, Leon Fleisher, and Murray Perahia. Lazic's career as a pianist began to take off in the early 2000s when he won several international competitions, including the Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels in 1996 and the International Piano Competition in Cleveland in 2001. These victories helped to establish him as one of the most promising young pianists of his generation. Lazic has since performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. He has also collaborated with renowned conductors such as Sir Simon Rattle, Vladimir Ashkenazy, and Christoph von Dohnányi. One of Lazic's most notable performances was his debut with the London Philharmonic Orchestra in 2003, where he performed Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4. The performance was highly praised by critics, with The Guardian describing it as "a performance of great depth and insight." Lazic is also a prolific composer, with a particular interest in reimagining classical works for the piano. He has arranged and recorded several works by Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven, among others. His compositions have been performed by many leading orchestras, including the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and the Minnesota Orchestra. In addition to his performances and compositions, Lazic is also a dedicated teacher. He has taught at several prestigious institutions, including the Mozarteum University in Salzburg and the Royal Academy of Music in London. He is known for his innovative teaching methods, which incorporate elements of psychology and neuroscience to help students overcome performance anxiety and improve their overall musicality. Lazic has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. In 2005, he was awarded the Borletti-Buitoni Trust Award, which recognizes outstanding young musicians. He was also named a BBC New Generation Artist in 2006, which helped to further raise his profile in the UK. Despite his many achievements, Lazic remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He continues to perform and compose with passion and enthusiasm, always striving to push the boundaries of what is possible in classical music. His contributions to the world of classical music have been significant, and he is sure to remain a prominent figure in the industry for many years to come.

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