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Elias Seppälä is a Finnish classical music artist who has made a name for himself as a pianist and composer. Born on May 22, 1993, in Helsinki, Finland, Seppälä showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. He was encouraged by his parents, who were both music enthusiasts, and he quickly developed a passion for classical music. Seppälä's talent was evident from an early age, and he began performing in public at the age of eight. He won his first competition at the age of ten, and by the time he was a teenager, he had already established himself as a rising star in the Finnish classical music scene. Seppälä's musical education began at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, where he studied under the guidance of renowned pianist and pedagogue Hui-Ying Liu-Tawaststjerna. He later continued his studies at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Munich, Germany, where he studied with pianist and composer Franz Hummel. Seppälä's talent as a pianist was recognized early on, and he has won numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. In 2010, he won first prize in the Finnish National Piano Competition, and in 2012, he was awarded the prestigious Pro Musica Foundation Prize. He has also been a finalist in several international piano competitions, including the International Franz Liszt Piano Competition in Utrecht, the Netherlands, and the International Piano Competition in San Marino. Seppälä's performances have taken him all over the world, and he has played in some of the most prestigious concert halls in Europe and Asia. He has performed with many leading orchestras, including the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, the Munich Symphony Orchestra, and the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra. In addition to his work as a pianist, Seppälä is also an accomplished composer. He has written music for solo piano, chamber ensembles, and orchestra, and his compositions have been performed by many leading musicians and ensembles. His music has been described as "lyrical and expressive," and he has been praised for his ability to create music that is both accessible and sophisticated. Seppälä's compositions have been recognized with several awards and honors. In 2014, he won the Finnish Composers' Society's Young Composer of the Year award, and in 2016, he was awarded the prestigious Teosto Prize for his composition "Piano Concerto No. 1." Seppälä's music has been recorded and released on several labels, including Ondine, Alba, and Fuga. His recordings have received critical acclaim, and he has been praised for his "sensitive and nuanced" interpretations of classical repertoire. Seppälä is also a dedicated teacher, and he has taught piano and composition at several institutions, including the Sibelius Academy and the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Munich. He is known for his patient and supportive teaching style, and he has helped many young musicians to develop their skills and achieve their goals. In conclusion, Elias Seppälä is a talented and accomplished classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the Finnish and international music scenes. His skill as a pianist and composer, combined with his dedication to teaching, have earned him a well-deserved reputation as one of the most exciting and promising musicians of his generation.

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