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Composer  

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Renaissance

 

 

Baroque

 

 

Contemporary

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Chamber

 

Haim Shazar was born on December 25, 1949, in Tel Aviv, Israel. He grew up in a musical family, with his father being a violinist and his mother a pianist. Shazar began playing the piano at the age of six and quickly showed a natural talent for music. At the age of 16, Shazar was accepted into the Rubin Academy of Music in Jerusalem, where he studied under renowned pianist and teacher Arie Vardi. He continued his studies in the United States, attending the Juilliard School in New York City and the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. Shazar's career as a concert pianist began in the early 1970s, and he quickly gained a reputation as a virtuoso performer. He has performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the Berlin Philharmonic. One of Shazar's most notable performances was his 1983 recital at Carnegie Hall in New York City. The concert was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to establish Shazar as one of the leading pianists of his generation. Shazar has also been recognized for his recordings, which have received numerous awards and accolades. His recording of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 with the London Symphony Orchestra won a Grammy Award in 1985, and his recording of Chopin's complete Nocturnes was named "Record of the Year" by Gramophone magazine in 1990. In addition to his career as a performer, Shazar has also been active as a teacher and mentor. He has taught at the Rubin Academy of Music in Jerusalem, the New England Conservatory of Music, and the Juilliard School, among other institutions. Throughout his career, Shazar has remained committed to promoting classical music and inspiring future generations of musicians. He has been a frequent guest on radio and television programs, and he has written extensively on music and the arts. Today, Haim Shazar is widely regarded as one of the greatest pianists of his generation. His performances and recordings continue to inspire and delight audiences around the world, and his legacy as a musician and teacher will undoubtedly endure for many years to come.

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