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Mara Dobresco is a renowned classical music artist who has made a name for herself as a pianist and composer. Born in Bucharest, Romania, in 1980, Dobresco showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of four. Her parents, both musicians, recognized her talent and encouraged her to pursue a career in music. Dobresco's early training was rigorous, and she spent many hours practicing and studying music theory. She attended the George Enescu Music High School in Bucharest, where she studied with some of the best teachers in the country. She also participated in numerous competitions and won several awards, including first prize at the National Piano Competition in Romania. After completing her studies in Romania, Dobresco moved to Paris to continue her education at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris. There, she studied with renowned pianists such as Jacques Rouvier and Jean-François Heisser. She also had the opportunity to work with composers such as György Kurtág and Pascal Dusapin, which helped to shape her own approach to composition. Dobresco's career as a performer began to take off in the early 2000s, when she won several international competitions, including the Maria Canals International Piano Competition in Barcelona and the International Piano Competition in Porto. She also began to perform regularly in major concert halls around the world, including the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris, the Konzerthaus in Berlin, and the Carnegie Hall in New York. One of Dobresco's most notable performances was her debut at the Salzburg Festival in 2008, where she performed a program of works by Schumann, Liszt, and Ravel. The performance was widely praised by critics, who noted Dobresco's technical skill and emotional depth. She has since returned to the Salzburg Festival several times, performing works by composers such as Debussy, Messiaen, and Ligeti. In addition to her career as a performer, Dobresco is also an accomplished composer. Her works have been performed by some of the world's leading orchestras and ensembles, including the Orchestre National de France, the Ensemble Intercontemporain, and the Arditti Quartet. Her compositions are known for their innovative use of harmony and rhythm, as well as their emotional intensity. Dobresco has received numerous awards and honors throughout her career, including the Grand Prix du Disque from the Académie Charles Cros for her recording of works by Ligeti and Dusapin. She has also been awarded the Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government in recognition of her contributions to the arts. Despite her many accomplishments, Dobresco remains humble and dedicated to her craft. She continues to perform and compose, always striving to push the boundaries of classical music and bring new audiences to the genre. Her passion and talent have made her one of the most respected and admired classical music artists of her generation.

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