Role

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Conductor  

Country

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Canada

Birth

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April 27, 1959 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Genre

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Concerto

 

 

Keyboard

 

Louis Lortie is a Canadian classical pianist who has established himself as one of the most sought-after performers of his generation. Born on April 27, 1959, in Montreal, Quebec, Lortie began playing the piano at the age of six and showed exceptional talent from an early age. He studied at the École de musique Vincent-d'Indy in Montreal and later at the Juilliard School in New York City. Lortie's career took off in the 1980s when he won several prestigious international piano competitions, including the Busoni Competition in Italy and the Leeds International Piano Competition in England. These victories brought him to the attention of the classical music world and led to numerous concert engagements around the world. Lortie has since performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic, the New York Philharmonic, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. He has also collaborated with many renowned conductors, such as Sir Simon Rattle, Bernard Haitink, and Charles Dutoit. One of Lortie's most notable performances was his interpretation of Franz Liszt's complete piano works, which he performed in a series of recitals in major cities around the world. This ambitious project took several years to complete and cemented Lortie's reputation as a leading interpreter of Liszt's music. In addition to his performances as a soloist, Lortie is also an accomplished chamber musician and has collaborated with many distinguished artists, including violinist Augustin Dumay and cellist Jian Wang. He has also recorded extensively, with over 50 albums to his name, including recordings of the complete piano works of Chopin, Beethoven, and Ravel. Lortie has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career, including the Order of Canada, one of the country's highest honors, in recognition of his contributions to Canadian culture. He has also been awarded the Prix Opus, the highest honor in Quebec's classical music industry, on several occasions. Despite his many achievements, Lortie remains dedicated to his craft and continues to perform and record at a high level. He is widely regarded as one of the finest pianists of his generation and a true ambassador for classical music.

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