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March 9, 1972 in Vienna, Austria

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Concerto

 

 

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Till Fellner is a renowned classical pianist known for his exceptional technique and musicality. Born on March 9, 1972, in Vienna, Austria, Fellner showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. He received his first piano lessons from his mother, who was a piano teacher, and later studied with Helene Sedo-Stadler at the Vienna Conservatory. Fellner's talent was quickly recognized, and he won several competitions as a young pianist, including the International Beethoven Competition in Vienna in 1993. He also received a scholarship from the Herbert von Karajan Foundation, which allowed him to study with Alfred Brendel, one of the most respected pianists of the 20th century. Fellner's career took off in the late 1990s, when he began performing in major concert halls around the world. He made his debut at the Salzburg Festival in 1998, playing Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 22 with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. The performance was a huge success, and Fellner was praised for his sensitive interpretation of the piece. Since then, Fellner has performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the New York Philharmonic, and the London Symphony Orchestra. He has also collaborated with some of the most respected conductors of our time, such as Claudio Abbado, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, and Sir Simon Rattle. Fellner's repertoire is wide-ranging, but he is particularly known for his interpretations of the music of Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert. He has recorded several albums of their works, including a complete cycle of Beethoven's piano sonatas, which was released in 2010 to critical acclaim. In addition to his performances as a soloist, Fellner is also an avid chamber musician. He has collaborated with many of the world's leading string quartets, including the Alban Berg Quartet and the Belcea Quartet. He is also a member of the Trio Fontenay, which he joined in 2008. Fellner's performances have been praised for their technical brilliance and musical sensitivity. He is known for his ability to bring out the nuances and subtleties of the music he plays, and for his impeccable sense of timing and phrasing. His playing is often described as elegant, refined, and deeply expressive. Fellner has received many awards and honors throughout his career. In 1998, he was awarded the Mozart Interpretation Prize by the Mozartgemeinde Wien. He has also been awarded the Beethoven Ring by the Beethoven Society of Vienna, and the Brahms Prize by the Brahms Society of Schleswig-Holstein. In 2012, Fellner was awarded the prestigious Wigmore Hall Medal, which is given to musicians who have made a significant contribution to the music world. He was the first pianist to receive the award, which has previously been given to musicians such as András Schiff and Thomas Quasthoff. Fellner continues to perform regularly around the world, and is highly regarded by audiences and critics alike. He is known for his dedication to his craft, and for his commitment to bringing the music of the great composers to life in a way that is both technically flawless and deeply moving.

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