Period

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Romantic

 

 

Modern

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Chamber

 

 

Keyboard

 

 

Orchestral

 

Silke Aichhorn is a renowned classical music artist who has made a name for herself as a harpist. Born on December 22, 1979, in Munich, Germany, Aichhorn grew up in a family of musicians. Her father was a conductor, and her mother was a pianist. From a young age, Aichhorn showed a keen interest in music and began playing the harp at the age of six. Aichhorn's talent for the harp was evident from the start, and she quickly became a prodigy. She studied under the tutelage of renowned harpists such as Helga Storck and Isabelle Moretti. Aichhorn's dedication to her craft paid off, and she won several awards and competitions as a young musician. In 1998, Aichhorn graduated from the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Munich with a degree in harp performance. She then went on to study at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse in Paris, where she honed her skills under the guidance of Isabelle Moretti. Aichhorn's career as a professional musician began in 2001 when she was appointed as the principal harpist of the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra. She held this position for six years, during which time she performed with some of the world's most renowned conductors and musicians. In addition to her work with the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, Aichhorn has also performed as a soloist with numerous orchestras around the world. She has played in some of the most prestigious concert halls, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Carnegie Hall in New York. Aichhorn's repertoire is diverse, and she has performed works by some of the greatest composers in history, including Bach, Mozart, and Debussy. She is also known for her interpretations of contemporary music and has premiered several works by modern composers. Aichhorn's talent and dedication to her craft have earned her numerous awards and accolades throughout her career. In 2003, she was awarded the prestigious German Music Competition Prize, and in 2005, she won the International Harp Competition in Bloomington, Indiana. In addition to her work as a performer, Aichhorn is also a dedicated teacher. She has taught at several music schools and conservatories, including the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Munich and the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse in Paris. Aichhorn's dedication to her craft and her passion for music have made her one of the most respected and sought-after harpists in the world. Her performances are known for their technical precision, emotional depth, and musicality, and she continues to inspire and delight audiences around the world.

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