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Composer Conductor  

Birth

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1958 in Lugano, Switzerland

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Chamber

 

Luca Pianca is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. Born in 1958 in Zurich, Switzerland, Pianca grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a guitarist, and his mother was a singer. From a young age, Pianca showed a keen interest in music and began playing the guitar at the age of six. Pianca's early musical education was under the guidance of his father, who taught him the basics of guitar playing. He later went on to study at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis in Basel, Switzerland, where he received training in early music. Pianca's interest in early music was sparked by his exposure to the lute, an instrument that he found fascinating. After completing his studies, Pianca began performing professionally as a soloist and as a member of various ensembles. He quickly gained a reputation as a skilled and versatile musician, capable of playing a wide range of styles and genres. Pianca's performances were marked by his technical proficiency, his musical sensitivity, and his ability to connect with his audience. One of the highlights of Pianca's career was his collaboration with the renowned Italian ensemble Il Giardino Armonico. Pianca joined the ensemble in 1989 and quickly became an integral part of their sound. He played a key role in the ensemble's recordings and performances, contributing his unique style and musical sensibility to their work. Pianca's work with Il Giardino Armonico earned him widespread recognition and numerous awards. The ensemble's recordings, which featured Pianca's guitar playing prominently, were critically acclaimed and won several prestigious awards, including the Gramophone Award and the Diapason d'Or. In addition to his work with Il Giardino Armonico, Pianca has also collaborated with many other musicians and ensembles. He has performed with the likes of Jordi Savall, Cecilia Bartoli, and Andreas Scholl, among others. Pianca's collaborations have resulted in numerous recordings and performances, many of which have been highly praised by critics and audiences alike. Pianca's repertoire is diverse and includes works from the Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical periods, as well as contemporary music. He is particularly known for his interpretations of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach, which he has recorded extensively. Pianca's recordings of Bach's music are widely regarded as some of the best available, and have earned him numerous awards and accolades. In addition to his work as a performer, Pianca is also a respected teacher and scholar. He has taught at several prestigious institutions, including the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis and the Conservatorio della Svizzera Italiana. Pianca's teaching is highly regarded, and he has mentored many young musicians who have gone on to successful careers in music. Throughout his career, Pianca has remained committed to the pursuit of excellence in music. His dedication to his craft, his technical proficiency, and his musical sensitivity have earned him a place among the most respected and admired classical musicians of his generation. Pianca's contributions to the world of music are significant, and his legacy will continue to inspire and influence musicians for generations to come.

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