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August 12, 1992 in Männedorf, Switzerland

 

Teo Gheorghiu is a Swiss classical pianist and actor, born on August 12, 1992, in Zurich, Switzerland. He was born to a Romanian father and a Swiss mother, both of whom were musicians. His father, Dan Gheorghiu, is a renowned violinist, and his mother, Maria Teodora Gheorghiu, is a pianist. Teo grew up in a musical family and started playing the piano at the age of four. Teo's talent for music was evident from a young age, and he quickly became a prodigy. He began performing in public at the age of six and won his first competition at the age of seven. He continued to win numerous competitions throughout his childhood and teenage years, including the Swiss Youth Music Competition, the International Piano Competition in Ettlingen, Germany, and the International Piano Competition in San Marino. In 2005, Teo gained international recognition when he was cast as the young protagonist in the film "Vitus," directed by Fredi M. Murer. The film tells the story of a young boy who is a musical prodigy and struggles to balance his talent with his desire for a normal childhood. Teo's performance in the film was widely praised, and he won the Best Actor award at the Swiss Film Awards in 2007. Despite his success as an actor, Teo remained committed to his music career. He continued to study piano with renowned teachers, including Karl-Andreas Kolly and Homero Francesch. In 2009, he was accepted into the prestigious Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, where he studied with Gary Graffman. Teo's career as a pianist continued to flourish, and he 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. He has collaborated with many renowned conductors and orchestras, including the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Zurich Chamber Orchestra. In 2011, Teo released his debut album, "Virtuoso Piano Music," which featured works by Chopin, Liszt, and Rachmaninoff. The album was well-received by critics and showcased Teo's virtuosic technique and musicality. Teo's career reached new heights in 2013 when he was invited to perform at the prestigious Verbier Festival in Switzerland. He performed Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Verbier Festival Orchestra, conducted by Valery Gergiev. The performance was a huge success, and Teo received a standing ovation from the audience. In addition to his career as a pianist, Teo has also continued to act. He has appeared in several films and television shows, including "The Legend of Time," "The Last Summer of the Rich," and "The Tunnel." He has also performed in stage productions, including a production of "The Sound of Music" in Zurich. Teo's talent and hard work have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In addition to his Best Actor award at the Swiss Film Awards, he has received the Prix Credit Suisse Jeunes Solistes, the Prix Thierry Scherz, and the Prix Musique de la Fondation Leenaards. He was also named a Young Steinway Artist in 2012. Teo continues to perform and record as a pianist and actor. He is known for his technical brilliance and musical sensitivity, and he has become one of the most exciting young musicians of his generation.

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