Country

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Germany

Birth

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November 14, 1952 in Essen, Germany

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Concerto

 

Maria Kliegel is a renowned German cellist who has made a significant contribution to the world of classical music. Born on May 14, 1952, in Dillenburg, Germany, Kliegel showed an early interest in music and began playing the cello at the age of six. She received her first lessons from her father, who was a cellist himself. Kliegel's talent was evident from an early age, and she quickly progressed in her studies. Kliegel continued her musical education at the Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts, where she studied with the renowned cellist, Janos Starker. She also studied with other notable cellists, including Pierre Fournier and William Pleeth. Kliegel's dedication to her craft paid off, and she won several prestigious awards, including the International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow in 1974. Kliegel's career took off in the 1980s, and she quickly established herself as one of the leading cellists of her generation. She has performed with some of the world's most renowned orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Berlin Philharmonic. Kliegel has also collaborated with many of the world's leading conductors, including Sir Neville Marriner, Sir Simon Rattle, and Zubin Mehta. One of Kliegel's most notable performances was her rendition of the Elgar Cello Concerto with the London Symphony Orchestra in 1989. The performance was widely praised by critics and cemented Kliegel's reputation as one of the world's leading cellists. Kliegel has also recorded numerous albums throughout her career, including recordings of the Bach Cello Suites, the Beethoven Cello Sonatas, and the Shostakovich Cello Concertos. In addition to her performing career, Kliegel is also a dedicated teacher. She has taught at several prestigious music schools, including the Hochschule für Musik Köln and the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. Kliegel is known for her passionate and engaging teaching style, and many of her students have gone on to successful careers in music. Kliegel has received numerous awards and honors throughout her career, including the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany in 2007. She is also a member of the Royal Academy of Music in London and the Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts. Kliegel continues to perform and teach, and her contributions to the world of classical music have been significant and enduring.

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