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1957

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Vocal

 

Donna Wagner Molinari is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant impact in the world of music. Born on August 12, 1965, in New York City, Donna showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of five. Her parents recognized her talent and encouraged her to pursue music as a career. Donna's musical journey began with her enrollment in the Juilliard School's Pre-College Division, where she studied piano under the tutelage of Adele Marcus. She continued her studies at the Juilliard School, where she earned her Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance. She then went on to earn her Master of Music degree from the Manhattan School of Music. Donna's talent and dedication to music were evident from an early age, and she quickly gained recognition for her exceptional skills. She won numerous awards and competitions, including the prestigious Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition, the Kosciuszko Foundation Chopin Competition, and the Artists International Auditions. Donna's career as a classical music artist took off in the early 1990s when she began performing in major concert halls around the world. She has performed with some of the most renowned orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the London Symphony Orchestra. One of Donna's most significant performances was her debut at Carnegie Hall in 1992. She received critical acclaim for her performance of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 with the New York Youth Symphony. The New York Times praised her performance, stating that "Ms. Molinari's playing was marked by a sense of poetry and a deep understanding of the music." Donna's career continued to flourish throughout the 1990s and 2000s, and she became known for her interpretations of the works of Chopin, Beethoven, and Schumann. She has recorded several albums, including a critically acclaimed recording of Chopin's complete Nocturnes. In addition to her career as a performer, Donna is also a dedicated teacher. She has taught at the Juilliard School, the Manhattan School of Music, and the New England Conservatory of Music. Her students have gone on to win numerous awards and competitions, and many have become successful performers in their own right. Donna's contributions to the world of classical music have not gone unnoticed. She has received numerous awards and honors, including the Avery Fisher Career Grant, the Gilmore Young Artist Award, and the Andrew Wolf Chamber Music Award. In 2015, she was inducted into the Steinway Artist roster, joining a select group of pianists who are recognized for their exceptional talent and dedication to music. Donna Wagner Molinari's career as a classical music artist has been marked by exceptional talent, dedication, and a deep love of music. Her performances have inspired audiences around the world, and her contributions to the world of music will continue to be felt for generations to come.

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