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Ferran Armengol is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. Born on December 12, 1962, in Barcelona, Spain, Armengol showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. His parents recognized his talent and encouraged him to pursue his passion for music. Armengol's musical education began at the Conservatori Superior de Música del Liceu in Barcelona, where he studied piano under the guidance of renowned pianist and teacher, Alicia de Larrocha. He later continued his studies at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hannover, Germany, where he studied with Karl-Heinz Kämmerling. Armengol's talent and dedication to music were evident from an early age, and he quickly gained recognition for his exceptional skills as a pianist. He won several awards and competitions, including the Maria Canals International Piano Competition in Barcelona, the Paloma O'Shea International Piano Competition in Santander, and the International Piano Competition in Senigallia, Italy. Armengol's career as a concert pianist began in the early 1980s, and he quickly established himself as one of the most talented and sought-after pianists of his generation. He has performed in some of the world's most prestigious concert halls, including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Berlin Philharmonic. Armengol's repertoire is vast and includes works by some of the greatest composers in history, such as Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Mozart, and Schumann. He is particularly known for his interpretations of the works of Spanish composers, including Manuel de Falla, Isaac Albéniz, and Joaquín Rodrigo. Armengol has collaborated with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. He has also worked with many renowned conductors, including Claudio Abbado, Daniel Barenboim, and Zubin Mehta. In addition to his career as a concert pianist, Armengol is also a respected teacher and has taught at several prestigious music schools, including the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hannover and the Conservatori Superior de Música del Liceu in Barcelona. Armengol's contributions to the world of music have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In 1995, he was awarded the National Music Prize by the Spanish Ministry of Culture, and in 2002, he was awarded the Creu de Sant Jordi, one of the highest honors awarded by the Catalan government. Armengol continues to perform and teach, and his passion for music remains as strong as ever. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest pianists of his generation and a true ambassador for classical music.

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