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1963 in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

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Modern

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Clelia Iruzun is a Brazilian classical pianist who has gained international recognition for her virtuosic performances and passionate interpretations of Latin American and European classical music. Born in Rio de Janeiro in 1961, Iruzun began playing the piano at the age of four and quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument. She studied with some of Brazil's most renowned pianists, including Arnaldo Estrella and Homero de Magalhães, and later went on to study at the Royal Academy of Music in London. Throughout her career, Iruzun has been praised for her technical skill and emotional depth as a performer. She has performed in some of the world's most prestigious concert halls, including the Royal Festival Hall in London, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, and the Sala São Paulo in Brazil. She has also collaborated with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and the São Paulo Symphony Orchestra. One of Iruzun's most notable performances was her debut at the Wigmore Hall in London in 1993. The concert was a critical success, with The Times describing Iruzun as "a pianist of rare distinction" and praising her "impeccable technique and musicality." Since then, Iruzun has continued to perform regularly at the Wigmore Hall, as well as at other major concert venues around the world. In addition to her solo performances, Iruzun is also a dedicated chamber musician. She has collaborated with many of the world's leading instrumentalists and singers, including cellist Antonio Meneses, violinist Tasmin Little, and soprano Ana Maria Martinez. Together with Meneses, she has recorded several albums of chamber music, including a critically acclaimed recording of the complete works for cello and piano by Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos. Iruzun's repertoire is wide-ranging, encompassing works by composers from Bach to Bartók. However, she has a particular affinity for the music of Latin America, and has become known as one of the foremost interpreters of Brazilian classical music. She has recorded several albums of Brazilian piano music, including a highly praised recording of the complete piano works of Villa-Lobos. Iruzun's dedication to promoting Brazilian classical music has earned her numerous awards and accolades. In 2003, she was awarded the Medalha da Ordem do Mérito Cultural by the Brazilian government in recognition of her contributions to Brazilian culture. She has also been awarded the Grande Prêmio da Crítica da APCA (São Paulo Association of Art Critics) and the Prêmio Carlos Gomes (Brazilian National Music Award) for her recordings of Brazilian music. Despite her international success, Iruzun remains deeply committed to her native Brazil. She is a passionate advocate for music education, and has worked with numerous organizations to promote music education in Brazil and around the world. She has also founded her own music festival, the Rio International Cello Encounter, which brings together cellists from around the world to perform and teach in Rio de Janeiro. In conclusion, Clelia Iruzun is a world-renowned classical pianist who has made significant contributions to the promotion and interpretation of Brazilian classical music.

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