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Composer  

Birth

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February 20, 1962 in Sofia, Bulgaria

Period

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Contemporary

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Concerto

 

 

Keyboard

 

Emile Naoumoff is a renowned classical pianist, composer, and conductor. He was born on February 22, 1962, in Sofia, Bulgaria, to a family of musicians. His father, Naoum Blinder, was a violinist, and his mother, Lilia Naoumova, was a pianist. Naoumoff showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of four. At the age of seven, Naoumoff was accepted into the Central Music School in Moscow, where he studied with the legendary pianist and teacher, Lev Naumov. Naoumoff's talent was quickly recognized, and he made his debut as a soloist with the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra at the age of nine. He continued his studies at the Moscow Conservatory, where he received his diploma with honors at the age of 16. In 1978, Naoumoff moved to Paris, where he studied with Nadia Boulanger, one of the most influential music teachers of the 20th century. Boulanger recognized Naoumoff's talent and became his mentor, guiding him in his musical development. Naoumoff also studied with Yvonne Loriod, the wife of composer Olivier Messiaen, and with György Sebők, a Hungarian pianist and pedagogue. Naoumoff's career as a pianist took off in the 1980s, and he quickly gained a reputation as one of the most promising young pianists of his generation. He made his debut at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris in 1981, playing Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Orchestre National de France. He also performed with other major orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Naoumoff's repertoire is wide-ranging, and he has performed works by composers from Bach to Messiaen. He is particularly known for his interpretations of the music of Chopin, Liszt, and Rachmaninoff. He has also performed and recorded his own compositions, which are influenced by his Russian and Bulgarian heritage. In addition to his career as a pianist, Naoumoff is also a respected conductor. He has conducted many orchestras, including the Orchestre National de France, the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, and the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra. He is also a sought-after teacher and has taught at many prestigious institutions, including the Juilliard School in New York and the Paris Conservatory. Naoumoff has received many awards and honors throughout his career. In 1981, he won the Grand Prix du Disque for his recording of Liszt's Transcendental Etudes. He was also awarded the Prix de la Fondation de France in 1983 and the Prix Georges Enesco in 1984. In 1998, he was awarded the title of Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government in recognition of his contributions to the arts. Naoumoff continues to perform, record, and teach, and his influence on the world of classical music is widely recognized. His passion for music and his dedication to his craft have made him one of the most respected musicians of his generation.

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