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United States of America

Birth

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September 8, 1959 in Baltimore, MD

Period

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Modern

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Keyboard

 

Sara Davis Buechner is a renowned classical pianist who has captivated audiences around the world with her virtuosic performances and deep musicality. Born on October 31, 1963, in Tacoma, Washington, Buechner began playing the piano at the age of four and showed an early talent for the instrument. She studied with several notable teachers, including Adele Marcus at The Juilliard School and Karl Ulrich Schnabel at the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria. Buechner's career as a concert pianist began in earnest in the 1980s, when she won several prestigious competitions, including the Kosciuszko Foundation Chopin Competition and the Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition. These victories helped to establish her as a rising star in the classical music world, and she soon began to perform with major orchestras and at major venues around the world. One of Buechner's most notable performances came in 1993, when she played Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 with the New York Philharmonic under the baton of Kurt Masur. The performance was widely praised for its technical brilliance and emotional depth, and it helped to cement Buechner's reputation as one of the most exciting pianists of her generation. Over the years, Buechner has continued to perform at the highest levels of the classical music world, playing with orchestras such as the Philadelphia Orchestra, the San Francisco Symphony, and the Tokyo Philharmonic. She has also given recitals at major venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Sydney Opera House. In addition to her work as a performer, Buechner has also been recognized for her contributions to the classical music world as a teacher and mentor. She has taught at several prestigious institutions, including the University of British Columbia and the University of British Columbia School of Music, and has served as a judge for numerous competitions and festivals. Throughout her career, Buechner has received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to the classical music world. In 2011, she was awarded the prestigious Medal of Honor from the Chopin Society of New York, and in 2012, she was named a Steinway Artist, joining a select group of pianists who are recognized for their exceptional talent and artistry. Despite facing numerous challenges throughout her career, including a period of gender dysphoria and a battle with cancer, Buechner has remained committed to her art and to sharing her love of music with audiences around the world. Her performances continue to inspire and delight audiences, and her contributions to the classical music world have earned her a place among the most respected and admired pianists of her generation.

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