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Avant-Garde

 

 

Chamber

 

Polo de Haas is a renowned Dutch classical pianist, composer, and educator. He was born on September 26, 1944, in Amsterdam, Netherlands. His father was a violinist, and his mother was a pianist, which influenced his early interest in music. At the age of six, he started taking piano lessons from his mother, and by the age of ten, he was already performing in public. De Haas studied at the Amsterdam Conservatory, where he received his diploma in piano performance in 1966. He continued his studies with renowned pianists such as György Sebők, Maria João Pires, and Alfred Brendel. He also studied composition with Ton de Leeuw and Louis Andriessen. De Haas made his debut as a soloist with the Amsterdam Philharmonic Orchestra in 1967, performing Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3. Since then, he has performed with many orchestras and ensembles, including the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, the Hague Philharmonic Orchestra, the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. De Haas has also performed extensively as a soloist and chamber musician throughout Europe, Asia, and the United States. He has collaborated with many renowned musicians, including cellist Anner Bylsma, violinist Emmy Verhey, and pianist Ronald Brautigam. In addition to his performing career, de Haas is also a prolific composer. He has written numerous works for piano, chamber ensembles, and orchestra. His compositions have been performed by many musicians and ensembles, including the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra, the Amsterdam Sinfonietta, and the Schönberg Ensemble. De Haas has received many awards and honors throughout his career. In 1970, he won the prestigious Dutch Music Prize, which is awarded to the most promising young musician in the Netherlands. He was also awarded the Silver Medal of the City of Amsterdam in 1994 for his contributions to the arts. De Haas is also a dedicated educator. He has taught at the Amsterdam Conservatory since 1970 and has been a professor of piano since 1980. He has also given masterclasses and workshops throughout Europe and Asia. De Haas has recorded extensively throughout his career. His recordings include works by Beethoven, Brahms, Schumann, and Debussy, as well as his own compositions. His recording of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3 with the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra received critical acclaim and was awarded the Edison Classical Music Award. In conclusion, Polo de Haas is a highly respected and accomplished classical pianist, composer, and educator. His performances and compositions have been praised for their technical brilliance and emotional depth. He has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career and has inspired generations of musicians through his teaching and mentorship.

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