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Roberto Plano is a renowned classical pianist who has made a name for himself in the world of music. Born on October 28, 1978, in Varese, Italy, Plano showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. He was a prodigious talent and quickly gained recognition for his exceptional skills. Plano's early musical education was under the guidance of his mother, who was a piano teacher. He later studied at the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory in Milan, where he received his diploma in piano performance. He continued his studies at the Accademia Pianistica Incontri col Maestro in Imola, where he studied with renowned pianist and teacher Franco Scala. Plano's talent was soon recognized by the international music community, and he began to receive invitations to perform at major music festivals and concert halls around the world. In 2001, he won the prestigious Cleveland International Piano Competition, which brought him to the attention of music lovers and critics alike. Since then, Plano has performed with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the Cleveland Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI. He has also performed at major music festivals, including the Ravinia Festival, the Aspen Music Festival, and the Festival Internacional de Piano de La Roque d'Anthéron. Plano's repertoire is extensive and includes works by some of the greatest composers in the classical music canon, including Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, and Rachmaninoff. He is particularly known for his interpretations of the music of Franz Liszt, and has recorded several albums of Liszt's music. In addition to his performances as a soloist, Plano is also an accomplished chamber musician. He has collaborated with some of the world's leading musicians, including violinist Salvatore Accardo, cellist Mario Brunello, and clarinetist Alessandro Carbonare. Plano's performances have been widely praised for their technical brilliance, musical sensitivity, and emotional depth. He has been described as a "pianist of rare distinction" by The New York Times, and as "one of the most exciting pianists of his generation" by The Guardian. Plano has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career. In addition to his win at the Cleveland International Piano Competition, he has also won the World Piano Competition in Cincinnati, the A.M.A. Calabria International Piano Competition, and the Premio Venezia. He has also been awarded the prestigious Career Award by the National Italian American Foundation. Plano is also a dedicated teacher, and has taught at several prestigious institutions, including the Royal College of Music in London and the University of North Texas. He is currently a professor of piano at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee. In addition to his performing and teaching activities, Plano is also a passionate advocate for music education. He has worked with several organizations to promote music education and to bring classical music to a wider audience. Plano's recordings have received critical acclaim and have been praised for their technical excellence and musical sensitivity. His recordings include works by Liszt, Chopin, Beethoven, and Rachmaninoff, among others. In conclusion, Roberto Plano is a world-renowned classical pianist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music.

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