Anna-Maija Korsimaa is a Finnish classical pianist who has gained international recognition for her virtuosic performances and musical interpretations. Born on May 22, 1985, in Helsinki, Finland, Korsimaa showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. She quickly demonstrated a natural talent for the instrument and began taking lessons with renowned Finnish pianist and pedagogue, Liisa Pohjola. Korsimaa's musical education continued at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, where she studied under the guidance of professors Hui-Ying Liu-Tawaststjerna and Erik T. Tawaststjerna. During her time at the academy, Korsimaa won several awards and competitions, including the Yamaha Music Foundation of Europe Scholarship and the Finnish National Piano Competition. After completing her studies at the Sibelius Academy, Korsimaa continued her musical education at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hannover, Germany, where she studied with renowned pianist and pedagogue, Arie Vardi. During her time in Germany, Korsimaa won several awards and competitions, including the International Piano Competition in Senigallia, Italy, and the International Piano Competition in Cagliari, Italy. Korsimaa's career as a professional pianist began to take off in the early 2010s, with a series of high-profile performances and collaborations. In 2011, she performed with the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Hannu Lintu, playing Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3. The performance was widely praised for Korsimaa's technical skill and musical sensitivity. In 2012, Korsimaa made her debut at the Helsinki Music Centre, performing a solo recital that included works by Bach, Beethoven, and Chopin. The performance was a critical and commercial success, and helped to establish Korsimaa as one of the leading pianists of her generation. Since then, Korsimaa has continued to perform regularly as a soloist and chamber musician, both in Finland and abroad. She has collaborated with a wide range of musicians and ensembles, including the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, the Tapiola Sinfonietta, and the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra. Korsimaa's repertoire is wide-ranging, encompassing works from the Baroque era to the present day. She is particularly known for her interpretations of the music of Beethoven, Chopin, and Schumann, and has been praised for her ability to bring out the emotional depth and complexity of these composers' works. In addition to her performing career, Korsimaa is also an active educator and mentor. She has taught at the Sibelius Academy and the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hannover, and has given masterclasses and workshops around the world. Throughout her career, Korsimaa has received numerous awards and accolades for her musical achievements. In 2013, she was awarded the Pro Musica Foundation's Young Artist of the Year award, and in 2015, she was named a Steinway Artist, joining a select group of pianists who are recognized for their exceptional talent and dedication to the instrument. Today, Korsimaa continues to be one of the most sought-after pianists of her generation, known for her technical brilliance, musical sensitivity, and deep understanding of the classical repertoire. Her performances and recordings have earned her a devoted following among classical music fans around the world, and she is widely regarded as one of the most exciting and talented pianists of her generation.

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