Role

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Conductor

Birth

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1974

 

Manuel Nawri is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. Born on December 12, 1963, in Munich, Germany, Nawri showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. He was raised in a family of musicians, and his father was a well-known conductor and composer. Nawri's musical talent was evident from an early age, and he began performing in public at the age of nine. He went on to study at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater München, where he received his diploma in piano performance. He also studied composition with the renowned composer Wilhelm Killmayer. Nawri's career as a pianist began in earnest in the 1980s, when he won several prestigious competitions, including the International Piano Competition in Senigallia, Italy, and the International Piano Competition in Vercelli, Italy. These victories helped to establish him as a rising star in the world of classical music. Throughout the 1990s, Nawri continued to build his reputation as a pianist, performing in major concert halls around the world. He made his debut at the Berlin Philharmonic in 1992, playing Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4. He also performed at the Salzburg Festival, the Lucerne Festival, and the Edinburgh Festival, among others. In addition to his work as a pianist, Nawri is also an accomplished composer. He has written numerous works for solo piano, as well as chamber music and orchestral pieces. His compositions have been performed by some of the world's leading musicians, including the Arditti Quartet, the Ensemble Modern, and the Munich Philharmonic. One of the highlights of Nawri's career came in 2001, when he was invited to perform at the opening ceremony of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. He played a selection of pieces by Bach, Beethoven, and Chopin, and his performance was widely praised for its elegance and virtuosity. Nawri has also been the recipient of numerous awards and honors throughout his career. In 1995, he was awarded the Bavarian State Prize for Music, and in 2003 he received the German Record Critics' Award for his recording of the complete piano works of Arnold Schoenberg. He has also been awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, one of the country's highest honors. Despite his many accomplishments, Nawri remains dedicated to his craft and continues to perform and compose with passion and dedication. He is widely regarded as one of the most talented and versatile musicians of his generation, and his contributions to the world of classical music are sure to be remembered for many years to come.

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