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Composer  

Country

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France

Birth

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September 7, 1961 in Lyon, France

Period

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Contemporary

 

 

Modern

Genre

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Concerto

 

 

Keyboard

 

Jean-Yves Thibaudet is a French classical pianist who has established himself as one of the most prominent and sought-after musicians of his generation. Born on September 7, 1961, in Lyon, France, Thibaudet showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of five. He was a prodigious talent and quickly gained recognition for his exceptional abilities. Thibaudet's early musical education was under the tutelage of his mother, who was a pianist and teacher. He later studied at the Conservatoire de Lyon and the Paris Conservatoire, where he was a student of Aldo Ciccolini. Thibaudet's talent was evident from an early age, and he won several prestigious awards and competitions, including the Young Concert Artists Auditions in New York City in 1981. Thibaudet's career took off in the 1980s, and he quickly gained a reputation as one of the most exciting and dynamic pianists of his generation. He made his debut with the London Symphony Orchestra in 1985, and since then, he has performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the Berlin Philharmonic. Thibaudet's repertoire is vast and includes works by many of the great composers, including Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, and Debussy. He is particularly known for his interpretations of French music, and he has recorded several albums of works by French composers, including Ravel, Satie, and Saint-Saëns. One of Thibaudet's most significant achievements was his performance of Gershwin's Piano Concerto in F with the Cleveland Orchestra in 1991. The performance was a critical and commercial success and helped to establish Thibaudet as one of the leading interpreters of Gershwin's music. Thibaudet has also been recognized for his contributions to the world of classical music. He was awarded the Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government in 2001 and was promoted to the rank of Officier in 2012. In 2010, he was awarded the Victoire d'Honneur, one of France's highest cultural honors. Thibaudet's recordings have also received critical acclaim, and he has won several awards for his work. He has recorded over 50 albums, including a complete set of the solo piano works of Ravel, which won the Diapason d'Or de l'Année in 2002. He has also recorded several albums with the conductor Charles Dutoit, including a recording of Saint-Saëns' Piano Concertos, which won the Gramophone Award for Best Concerto Recording in 1997. Thibaudet is also known for his collaborations with other musicians and artists. He has performed with many of the world's leading conductors, including Sir Simon Rattle, Zubin Mehta, and Esa-Pekka Salonen. He has also collaborated with several contemporary composers, including John Williams, who wrote a concerto for Thibaudet in 2002. In addition to his work as a performer, Thibaudet is also a dedicated teacher and mentor. He has taught masterclasses at many of the world's leading music schools, including the Juilliard School, the Royal Academy of Music, and the Conservatoire de Paris. He is also a visiting professor at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, England. Thibaudet's career has been marked by many highlights, including his performances at the Proms in London, the Salzburg Festival, and the Hollywood Bowl.

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