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Erberk Eryilmaz is a Turkish classical pianist and composer who has gained international recognition for his virtuosic performances and innovative compositions. Born on May 22, 1987, in Istanbul, Turkey, Eryilmaz showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of five. He was a prodigious talent, and by the time he was a teenager, he had already won several national and international competitions. Eryilmaz's musical education began at the Istanbul State Conservatory, where he studied with renowned pianist and pedagogue Meral Güneyman. He later continued his studies at the Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln in Germany, where he received a Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance. He then went on to earn a Master of Music degree from the Royal Conservatory of Brussels in Belgium, where he studied with pianist and composer Jean-Claude Vanden Eynden. Throughout his career, Eryilmaz has been recognized for his exceptional talent and musicianship. In 2006, he won first prize at the International Young Musicians Competition in Italy, and in 2008, he was awarded the Yamaha Music Foundation of Europe Scholarship. He has also been a finalist in several other prestigious competitions, including the International Franz Liszt Piano Competition in the Netherlands and the International Piano Competition of San Marino. Eryilmaz has performed extensively throughout Europe, Asia, and the United States, and has collaborated with many renowned orchestras and conductors. Some of his most notable performances include his debut recital at the Carnegie Hall in New York City in 2012, where he received critical acclaim for his interpretation of works by Beethoven, Chopin, and Liszt. He has also performed at the Berlin Philharmonic, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Salle Pleyel in Paris, among other prestigious venues. In addition to his career as a performer, Eryilmaz is also an accomplished composer. He has written numerous works for solo piano, chamber ensembles, and orchestra, and his compositions have been performed by many renowned musicians and ensembles. His music is characterized by its innovative use of harmony and rhythm, and its incorporation of elements from Turkish folk music and other non-Western musical traditions. Eryilmaz's compositions have been recognized with several awards and honors. In 2010, he won the Young Composer Award at the International Istanbul Music Festival, and in 2012, he was awarded the Turgut Pöğün Composition Prize by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism. He has also been commissioned to write works for many prestigious organizations, including the Istanbul State Symphony Orchestra and the Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra. Despite his many accomplishments, Eryilmaz remains dedicated to his craft and continues to push the boundaries of classical music. He is known for his passionate and expressive performances, as well as his commitment to promoting the music of contemporary composers. Through his work as a performer, composer, and educator, he has become a leading figure in the world of classical music, and a source of inspiration for musicians and music lovers around the globe.

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