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March 22, 1990

 

Claire Huangci is a classical pianist who has gained international recognition for her virtuosic performances and musical sensitivity. Born on September 23, 1990, in Rochester, New York, Huangci began playing the piano at the age of six and quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument. Her parents, both of whom are musicians, recognized her potential and encouraged her to pursue a career in music. Huangci's early musical education was shaped by her parents, who taught her the basics of piano technique and introduced her to a wide range of classical repertoire. She also studied with several renowned piano teachers, including Gary Graffman at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia and Arie Vardi at the Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien Hannover in Germany. Huangci's talent was evident from an early age, and she began winning competitions and performing in public at a young age. In 2003, at the age of 12, she won first prize in the International Chopin Piano Competition for Young Pianists in Moscow, Russia. This was followed by a string of other awards and honors, including first prize in the 2009 National Chopin Piano Competition in the United States and the 2010 International Chopin Piano Competition in Darmstadt, Germany. Huangci's career as a professional pianist began to take off in the early 2010s, when she began performing in major concert halls around the world. She has since performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra, and the Moscow State Symphony Orchestra. She has also given recitals at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall in New York, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the Royal Festival Hall in London. One of Huangci's most notable performances was her debut with the Philadelphia Orchestra in 2011, where she performed Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 under the baton of conductor Charles Dutoit. The performance was widely praised for Huangci's technical prowess and musical sensitivity, and it helped to establish her as one of the most promising young pianists of her generation. In addition to her performances as a soloist, Huangci is also an active chamber musician and collaborator. She has performed with many of the world's leading musicians, including violinist Joshua Bell, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, and pianist Lang Lang. She is also a member of the Trio des Alpes, a chamber ensemble that specializes in the music of Mozart and Beethoven. Huangci's repertoire is wide-ranging and includes works by many of the great composers of the classical and romantic eras, as well as contemporary composers. She is particularly known for her interpretations of the music of Chopin, and has been praised for her ability to bring out the emotional depth and complexity of his music. In addition to her performing career, Huangci is also an active recording artist. She has released several albums, including a recording of Chopin's complete Nocturnes and a recording of works by Schumann, Liszt, and Brahms. Her recordings have been widely praised for their technical brilliance and musical sensitivity. Huangci's talent and hard work have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In addition to her competition wins, she has been awarded the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, which recognizes outstanding young musicians who show exceptional promise for a career in classical music.

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