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February 10, 1991 in Würzburg, Germany

 

Tabea Debus is a German classical music artist who has gained international recognition for her virtuosic performances on the recorder. Born in 1991 in Offenbach am Main, Germany, Debus began playing the recorder at the age of six. She quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument and began studying with renowned recorder player Gudrun Heyens at the Hochschule für Künste Bremen. Debus continued her studies at the Royal Academy of Music in London, where she earned a Bachelor of Music degree with First Class Honours. She then went on to complete a Master of Arts degree at the same institution, studying with recorder player Pamela Thorby. During her time at the Royal Academy of Music, Debus was awarded numerous prizes and scholarships, including the prestigious Sir John Barbirolli Memorial Foundation Award. Since completing her studies, Debus has established herself as one of the leading recorder players of her generation. She has performed as a soloist with orchestras such as the English Chamber Orchestra, the Royal Northern Sinfonia, and the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen. She has also given recitals at major venues around the world, including the Wigmore Hall in London, the Konzerthaus Berlin, and the Lincoln Center in New York. Debus is known for her innovative approach to the recorder, exploring the instrument's full range of expression and pushing its boundaries beyond its traditional role in early music. She has commissioned numerous new works for the recorder and collaborated with composers such as Nico Muhly, Dai Fujikura, and Michael Finnissy. In addition to her performing career, Debus is also a dedicated teacher and has given masterclasses at institutions such as the Royal Academy of Music, the Hochschule für Künste Bremen, and the Juilliard School in New York. She is passionate about promoting the recorder as a serious instrument in its own right and inspiring the next generation of recorder players. Debus has received numerous awards and accolades for her performances and recordings. In 2019, she was named a BBC New Generation Artist, a prestigious program that supports young musicians in the early stages of their careers. She has also been awarded the Förderpreis Deutschlandfunk, the Royal Academy of Music's prestigious DipRAM award, and the ECHO Klassik award for her debut album, "Telemann: Fantasias for Recorder." Debus's discography includes several critically acclaimed recordings, including "Fantasia" (2019), which features works by Telemann, Bach, and Handel, and "Ohrwurm" (2020), a collection of contemporary works for recorder and electronics. Her recordings have been praised for their technical brilliance, musical sensitivity, and adventurous programming. In conclusion, Tabea Debus is a remarkable musician who has made a significant contribution to the world of classical music. Her virtuosic performances on the recorder, innovative approach to the instrument, and dedication to teaching have earned her international recognition and numerous awards. As she continues to push the boundaries of what is possible on the recorder, she is sure to inspire and delight audiences around the world.

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