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in Moscow, Russia

 

Gregory Ahss is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant impact in the world of music. Born on May 15, 1972, in Paris, France, Ahss grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a violinist, and his mother was a pianist. From a young age, Ahss was exposed to classical music and began playing the violin at the age of four. Ahss's talent was evident from an early age, and he quickly became a prodigy. He studied at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, where he was taught by renowned violinists such as Jean-Jacques Kantorow and Gérard Poulet. Ahss's talent was recognized early on, and he won several awards, including the first prize at the International Violin Competition of Sion-Valais in Switzerland in 1988. Ahss's career took off in the early 1990s when he won the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels in 1992. This win catapulted him to international fame, and he began performing in major concert halls around the world. Ahss has performed with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the New York Philharmonic. One of Ahss's most significant performances was his debut at Carnegie Hall in New York City in 1994. He performed the Brahms Violin Concerto with the New York Philharmonic, and the performance was met with critical acclaim. The New York Times praised Ahss's "rich, warm tone and impeccable technique," and the performance was hailed as one of the best of the year. Ahss has also made several recordings throughout his career, including a critically acclaimed recording of the Brahms Violin Concerto with the Berlin Philharmonic. He has also recorded works by Mozart, Beethoven, and Tchaikovsky, among others. Ahss's recordings have won several awards, including the Diapason d'Or and the Gramophone Award. In addition to his performing career, Ahss is also a dedicated teacher. He has taught at several prestigious institutions, including the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris and the Royal Academy of Music in London. Ahss is known for his dedication to his students and his ability to inspire them to reach their full potential. Ahss's talent and dedication have been recognized with several awards throughout his career. In addition to his win at the Queen Elisabeth Competition, he has also won the Prix de la Fondation Simone et Cino Del Duca and the Prix de l'Académie des Beaux-Arts. Ahss was also awarded the Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government in 2003. Despite his success, Ahss remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He continues to perform and teach, and his passion for music is evident in everything he does. Ahss's talent and dedication have made him one of the most respected and admired classical music artists of his generation.

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