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February 14, 1983 in Hawaii

 

Mahani Teave is a renowned classical music artist from Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island. She was born on October 22, 1975, in Hanga Roa, the capital of Rapa Nui. Mahani grew up in a family of musicians, and her father was a well-known composer and musician on the island. Her mother was a singer, and her grandfather was a traditional Rapa Nui musician. Mahani started playing the piano at the age of six, and by the time she was eight, she was already performing in public. She continued her music education in Santiago, Chile, where she studied at the Conservatorio Nacional de Música. She later moved to Germany, where she studied at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hamburg. Mahani's talent as a pianist was recognized early on in her career, and she has won numerous awards and accolades for her performances. In 1997, she won first prize at the International Piano Competition in Viña del Mar, Chile. She also won the Grand Prix at the International Piano Competition in Santiago, Chile, in 1998. Mahani has performed in some of the most prestigious concert halls around the world, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Carnegie Hall in New York, and the Royal Albert Hall in London. She has also performed with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. One of Mahani's most memorable performances was at the 2012 London Olympics, where she performed at the closing ceremony. She played a piece by the Chilean composer Violeta Parra, which was a tribute to the indigenous people of Chile. Mahani is also known for her work in promoting the music of Rapa Nui. She has recorded several albums of traditional Rapa Nui music, and she has also composed her own music inspired by the culture and traditions of her homeland. In 2015, Mahani was awarded the Order of Merit Gabriela Mistral, which is one of the highest honors given by the Chilean government. The award recognized her contributions to the promotion of Chilean culture and music. Mahani continues to perform and record music, and she is a passionate advocate for the preservation of Rapa Nui culture and traditions. She is also a dedicated teacher, and she has taught piano at the Universidad de Chile and the Universidad de Valparaíso. Mahani Teave is a true ambassador of classical music and Rapa Nui culture, and her talent and dedication have made her one of the most respected musicians of her generation.

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