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Camelia Peteu is a Romanian classical music artist who has made a name for herself as a pianist, chamber musician, and educator. Born on December 22, 1979, in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, Peteu showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. She quickly demonstrated a natural talent for the instrument and began taking lessons with renowned Romanian pianist and pedagogue, Valentin Gheorghiu. Peteu's musical education continued at the Gheorghe Dima Music Academy in Cluj-Napoca, where she studied under the guidance of professors such as Gabriel Amiraș and Ştefan Doniga. She also attended masterclasses with distinguished pianists such as Lazar Berman, Dmitri Bashkirov, and Andrzej Jasinski, which helped to shape her musical style and technique. In 2002, Peteu graduated from the Gheorghe Dima Music Academy with a Bachelor's degree in Piano Performance. She then went on to pursue a Master's degree in Chamber Music at the same institution, which she completed in 2004. During her studies, Peteu won several awards and competitions, including the National Piano Competition in Bucharest and the International Chamber Music Competition in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. After completing her studies, Peteu began performing extensively as a soloist and chamber musician throughout Europe and the United States. She has appeared in prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall in New York, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Berlin Philharmonic. She has also collaborated with renowned orchestras such as the Romanian National Radio Orchestra, the Cluj Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Oradea Philharmonic Orchestra. Peteu's repertoire is diverse and includes works by classical composers such as Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven, as well as contemporary composers such as György Ligeti and George Enescu. She is particularly known for her interpretations of the music of Franz Liszt, a fellow Hungarian-Romanian pianist and composer. In addition to her performing career, Peteu is also a dedicated educator. She has taught piano and chamber music at the Gheorghe Dima Music Academy and the Transylvania State Philharmonic in Cluj-Napoca. She has also given masterclasses and workshops at institutions such as the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna and the University of North Texas. Peteu's musical achievements have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In 2006, she was awarded the "George Enescu" Prize by the Romanian Academy for her contributions to the promotion of Romanian music. She has also been a recipient of the "Meritul Cultural" Medal, awarded by the Romanian Ministry of Culture, and the "Pro Cultura Hungarica" Medal, awarded by the Hungarian Ministry of Culture. In addition to her performing and teaching activities, Peteu is also involved in various cultural and philanthropic initiatives. She is a member of the "Art for Life" Foundation, which supports the development of young artists in Romania, and the "Mozart for Children" Foundation, which promotes music education for children. In conclusion, Camelia Peteu is a highly accomplished classical music artist who has made significant contributions to the world of piano performance and chamber music. Her talent, dedication, and passion for music have earned her numerous accolades and a reputation as one of Romania's most prominent musicians. As she continues to perform, teach, and inspire others, her legacy in the world of classical music is sure to endure.

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