Period

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Baroque

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Concerto

 

Zsuzsa Pertis is a renowned Hungarian classical pianist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. She was born on August 27, 1942, in Budapest, Hungary. Her parents were both musicians, and her father was a well-known composer. From a young age, Pertis showed a keen interest in music, and her parents encouraged her to pursue her passion. Pertis began her piano studies at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest when she was just six years old. She was a prodigious talent and quickly gained recognition for her exceptional skills. She studied under some of the most renowned piano teachers in Hungary, including Zoltán Kodály, Ferenc Rados, and György Sebők. In 1963, Pertis won first prize at the Hungarian Radio Piano Competition, which marked the beginning of her successful career as a concert pianist. She went on to win several other prestigious awards, including the Franz Liszt Prize in 1970 and the Kossuth Prize in 1985, which is the highest honor awarded to artists in Hungary. Pertis has performed in some of the most prestigious concert halls around the world, including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. She has also performed with some of the most renowned orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. One of the highlights of Pertis's career was her performance at the 1970 International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, where she won third prize. Her performance was highly acclaimed, and she was praised for her exceptional interpretation of Chopin's music. Pertis is also known for her recordings of the works of Franz Liszt, which have received critical acclaim. She has recorded several albums, including a complete recording of Liszt's piano works, which is considered to be one of the most significant recordings of the composer's music. In addition to her career as a concert pianist, Pertis has also been a dedicated teacher. She has taught at several prestigious music schools, including the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest and the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Munich. Many of her students have gone on to have successful careers as pianists. Pertis's contribution to the world of music has been recognized with several awards and honors. In 2002, she was awarded the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary, which is the highest civilian honor awarded in Hungary. She was also awarded the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany in 2005. In conclusion, Zsuzsa Pertis is a highly respected and accomplished classical pianist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. Her exceptional skills as a pianist, combined with her dedication to teaching, have made her a highly influential figure in the world of classical music. Her performances and recordings of the works of Franz Liszt have received critical acclaim, and she has won several prestigious awards and honors throughout her career.

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