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December 3, 1993 in Filderstadt, Germany

 

Christoph Croisé is a Swiss cellist who has gained international recognition for his virtuosic performances and musical sensitivity. Born on October 22, 1993, in Lausanne, Switzerland, Croisé began playing the cello at the age of five. He showed an early aptitude for the instrument and began studying with renowned cellist Ivan Monighetti at the age of nine. Croisé's talent was quickly recognized, and he began performing in public at a young age. In 2004, he won first prize at the Swiss Youth Music Competition, and in 2006, he won the Grand Prix at the International Competition for Young Musicians in Belgrade, Serbia. These early successes set the stage for Croisé's future career as a professional cellist. In 2010, Croisé was accepted into the prestigious Hochschule für Musik und Theater München in Germany, where he studied with renowned cellist Wen-Sinn Yang. During his time at the conservatory, Croisé continued to win awards and accolades, including first prize at the International Johannes Brahms Competition in Austria in 2012. After completing his studies in Munich, Croisé began to establish himself as a soloist and chamber musician. He has performed with orchestras around the world, including the Moscow State Symphony Orchestra, the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, and the Zurich Chamber Orchestra. He has also collaborated with renowned conductors such as Vladimir Fedoseyev, Fabio Luisi, and Charles Dutoit. One of Croisé's most notable performances was his debut at the Berlin Philharmonic in 2017, where he performed the Dvorak Cello Concerto with the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin. The performance was widely praised for Croisé's technical skill and emotional depth. Croisé is also an active chamber musician, and has performed with some of the world's leading musicians, including pianist Martha Argerich and violinist Renaud Capuçon. In 2018, he formed the Croisé Ensemble, a chamber group that performs a wide range of repertoire, from Baroque to contemporary music. In addition to his performing career, Croisé is also committed to teaching and outreach. He has given masterclasses at conservatories and universities around the world, and has worked with young musicians through programs such as the Verbier Festival Academy and the International Music Academy in Liechtenstein. Croisé's playing has been praised for its technical brilliance, musical sensitivity, and emotional depth. He is known for his ability to bring out the nuances and subtleties of the music he performs, and for his passionate and expressive playing style. In recognition of his talent and achievements, Croisé has received numerous awards and honors. In addition to his competition wins, he has been awarded the Prix Thierry Scherz, the Prix Musique du Pour-cent culturel Migros, and the Prix Credit Suisse Jeunes Solistes. He was also named a Rising Star by the European Concert Hall Organization in 2019, which led to performances at some of the world's leading concert halls, including the Barbican Centre in London and the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg. Despite his young age, Christoph Croisé has already established himself as one of the most exciting and talented cellists of his generation. With his technical brilliance, musical sensitivity, and passionate playing style, he is sure to continue to captivate audiences around the world for years to come.

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