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Duo Bonfanti is a classical music duo consisting of Italian pianist Federico Bonfanti and Spanish cellist Irene Bonfanti. The duo was formed in 2012 and has since gained international recognition for their unique and dynamic performances. Federico Bonfanti was born in Milan, Italy in 1986. He began playing the piano at the age of six and quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument. He went on to study at the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory in Milan, where he received his diploma in piano performance with honors. He then continued his studies at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hamburg, Germany, where he earned a master's degree in piano performance. Irene Bonfanti was born in Madrid, Spain in 1988. She started playing the cello at the age of eight and was immediately drawn to the instrument's rich and expressive sound. She studied at the Royal Conservatory of Madrid, where she received her diploma in cello performance with honors. She then went on to study at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hamburg, where she earned a master's degree in cello performance. The two musicians met while studying in Hamburg and quickly discovered a shared passion for chamber music. They formed Duo Bonfanti in 2012 and began performing together regularly. Their performances were immediately well-received, and they quickly gained a reputation for their dynamic and expressive interpretations of classical music. One of the duo's early highlights was their performance at the 2013 International Chamber Music Festival in Hamburg. Their performance of Beethoven's Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 3 in A Major received a standing ovation from the audience and was praised by critics for its technical precision and emotional depth. Since then, Duo Bonfanti has performed at some of the world's most prestigious concert halls, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and Carnegie Hall in New York City. They have also collaborated with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. In addition to their performances, Duo Bonfanti has also received numerous awards and accolades for their work. In 2014, they were awarded the prestigious Borletti-Buitoni Trust Fellowship, which recognizes outstanding young musicians and provides them with financial support and career development opportunities. They were also named the winners of the 2015 International Chamber Music Competition in Hamburg, cementing their reputation as one of the world's leading chamber music ensembles. Duo Bonfanti's repertoire is diverse and includes works by some of the greatest composers in classical music history, including Beethoven, Brahms, and Schubert. They are also known for their innovative programming, which often includes lesser-known works by contemporary composers. Despite their success, Duo Bonfanti remains committed to their craft and to sharing their love of classical music with audiences around the world. They continue to perform regularly and are dedicated to inspiring the next generation of classical musicians through their work.

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