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Baroque

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Chamber

 

 

Vocal

 

Veronique Mejean is a French classical pianist who has gained international recognition for her exceptional talent and musicality. Born in Marseille, France in 1972, Mejean began playing the piano at the age of six and quickly showed a natural aptitude for the instrument. She went on to study at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, where she received a first prize in piano performance. Mejean's career as a concert pianist began in earnest in the early 1990s, when she won several prestigious competitions, including the International Piano Competition of Senigallia in Italy and the Maria Canals International Music Competition in Barcelona. These victories helped to establish her as a rising star in the classical music world, and she soon began to receive invitations to perform at major concert halls and festivals around the globe. One of Mejean's most notable early performances was at the 1995 Montreux Jazz Festival, where she played a solo recital that was widely praised for its technical brilliance and emotional depth. This performance helped to cement her reputation as a pianist of exceptional talent and sensitivity, and she soon became a sought-after performer at festivals and concert series around the world. Over the years, Mejean has collaborated with many of the world's leading orchestras and conductors, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the New York Philharmonic. She has also worked with many of the most celebrated soloists of our time, including cellist Yo-Yo Ma, violinist Itzhak Perlman, and soprano Renée Fleming. Mejean's repertoire is wide-ranging and includes works by many of the great composers of the classical tradition, from Bach and Mozart to Beethoven and Chopin. She is particularly known for her interpretations of the music of French composers such as Debussy, Ravel, and Fauré, and has been praised for her ability to bring out the subtleties and nuances of their works. In addition to her work as a performer, Mejean is also a dedicated teacher and mentor to young musicians. She has taught at several prestigious institutions, including the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris and the Juilliard School in New York City, and has helped to shape the careers of many of today's most promising young pianists. Throughout her career, Mejean has received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to the world of classical music. In 2003, she was awarded the Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government in recognition of her artistic achievements, and in 2010 she was named a Knight of the National Order of Merit. She has also been the recipient of several major music awards, including the Diapason d'Or and the Gramophone Award. Despite her many accomplishments, Mejean remains humble and dedicated to her craft. She continues to perform regularly around the world, and is widely regarded as one of the most talented and accomplished pianists of her generation. Her passion for music and her commitment to excellence have inspired countless musicians and music lovers around the world, and her legacy as a performer and teacher will undoubtedly endure for many years to come.

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