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December 9, 1968 in Paris, France

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Alexandre Tharaud is a French classical pianist who has gained international recognition for his virtuosic performances and unique interpretations of classical repertoire. Born on December 9, 1968, in Paris, Tharaud grew up in a family of musicians and began playing the piano at a young age. His mother was a piano teacher, and his father was a composer and conductor. Tharaud studied at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, where he was a student of Germaine Mounier and Geneviève Joy-Dutilleux. He also studied with Leon Fleisher at the Peabody Institute in Baltimore, Maryland. Tharaud's early performances were praised for their technical precision and emotional depth, and he quickly gained a reputation as one of the most promising young pianists of his generation. Tharaud's breakthrough performance came in 1993, when he won the International Piano Competition in Barcelona. This victory led to a series of high-profile performances and recordings, including a critically acclaimed recording of Bach's Goldberg Variations in 2001. Tharaud's interpretation of the Goldberg Variations was praised for its clarity, sensitivity, and emotional depth, and it remains one of his most popular recordings. In addition to his work as a soloist, Tharaud has collaborated with a wide range of musicians and ensembles. He has performed with the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic, among others. He has also worked with contemporary composers such as Kaija Saariaho and Thierry Escaich, and has recorded several albums of French chamber music with the Quatuor Ebène. Tharaud's performances are known for their technical precision, emotional depth, and unique interpretations of classical repertoire. He is particularly known for his interpretations of French music, including works by Ravel, Debussy, and Satie. Tharaud's recordings of Ravel's piano music have been particularly well-received, and he has been praised for his ability to capture the composer's unique blend of impressionism and modernism. Tharaud has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career. In 2012, he was awarded the Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government in recognition of his contributions to the arts. He has also received several awards for his recordings, including the Diapason d'Or and the Choc du Monde de la Musique. Despite his success, Tharaud remains committed to exploring new repertoire and pushing the boundaries of classical music. He has collaborated with a wide range of artists and musicians, and has worked to bring classical music to new audiences through his performances and recordings. Tharaud's passion for music and his dedication to his craft have made him one of the most respected and admired classical pianists of his generation.

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