Birth

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March 2, 1970 in Leiden, The Netherlands

Period

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Romantic

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

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Wibi Soerjadi is a renowned classical pianist and composer from Indonesia. He was born on March 2, 1970, in Leiden, Netherlands, to Indonesian parents. His father, Soerjadi Soerjadiredja, was a diplomat, and his mother, Rien Vroegindeweij, was a pianist. Wibi showed an interest in music at a young age and began playing the piano when he was just four years old. Wibi's family moved to Jakarta, Indonesia, when he was six years old. He continued his piano studies with his mother and later with the renowned Indonesian pianist, Maria Theresia Sumarsih. Wibi's talent was evident from a young age, and he won his first piano competition at the age of ten. In 1981, Wibi's family moved to the Netherlands, where he continued his piano studies with Jan Wijn at the Sweelinck Conservatory in Amsterdam. He also studied composition with Robert Heppener and Ton de Leeuw. Wibi's talent continued to flourish, and he won several prestigious piano competitions, including the Princess Christina Competition in 1985 and the Franz Liszt Piano Competition in 1989. Wibi's international career began in 1990 when he won the first prize at the International Franz Liszt Piano Competition in Utrecht, Netherlands. This victory launched his career, and he began performing in major concert halls around the world. He has performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Berlin Symphony Orchestra. Wibi is known for his virtuosic playing and his ability to connect with audiences. He has a unique style that blends classical music with popular music, and he often incorporates improvisation into his performances. He has released several albums, including "Wibi Soerjadi Plays Liszt," "Wibi Soerjadi Plays Chopin," and "Wibi Soerjadi Plays Beethoven." In addition to his performing career, Wibi is also a composer. He has written several works for piano, including his "Concerto for Piano and Orchestra," which he premiered in 2005 with the Netherlands Symphony Orchestra. He has also composed music for film and television, including the Dutch film "De Ontsnapping" and the television series "Baantjer." Wibi has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career. In 1991, he was awarded the Dutch Music Prize, the highest honor for a musician in the Netherlands. He has also been awarded the Indonesian Satyalancana Kebudayaan, the highest cultural award in Indonesia. In 2010, he was awarded the title of Knight in the Order of the Netherlands Lion, a prestigious honor given to individuals who have made significant contributions to Dutch society. Wibi continues to perform and compose music, and he is a beloved figure in the classical music world. He has inspired countless young musicians with his talent and his dedication to his craft. His unique style and virtuosic playing have made him one of the most exciting and innovative pianists of his generation.

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