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May 2, 1975 in Oupeye, Belgium

 

Jean-Philippe Collard-Neven is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. He was born on September 27, 1968, in Liège, Belgium. From a young age, Collard-Neven showed a keen interest in music, and his parents encouraged him to pursue his passion. Collard-Neven began his musical education at the Royal Conservatory of Liège, where he studied piano with Yvonne Lefébure. He later continued his studies at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique in Paris, where he studied with Dominique Merlet and Geneviève Joy-Dutilleux. In 1988, Collard-Neven won the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels, which launched his career as a concert pianist. He has since 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. Collard-Neven has collaborated with many renowned conductors, including Sir Simon Rattle, Daniel Barenboim, and Riccardo Chailly. He has also performed with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the New York Philharmonic. In addition to his work as a concert pianist, Collard-Neven is also a composer and has written music for film, theater, and dance. He has collaborated with many artists from different disciplines, including the choreographer Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker and the filmmaker Jean-Pierre Dardenne. Collard-Neven has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. In 1994, he was awarded the Prix de la Critique Musicale in Belgium, and in 2003, he was awarded the Prix de l'Académie Royale de Belgique. He has also been awarded the title of Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government. One of Collard-Neven's most notable performances was his interpretation of the complete piano works of Erik Satie, which he performed in a series of concerts in 2008. The performance was highly acclaimed and was recorded for the label Fuga Libera. Collard-Neven has also recorded many other albums throughout his career, including recordings of the music of Maurice Ravel, Claude Debussy, and Franz Liszt. His recordings have received critical acclaim and have won several awards, including the Diapason d'Or and the Choc de Classica. In addition to his work as a performer and composer, Collard-Neven is also a dedicated teacher. He has taught at the Royal Conservatory of Liège and the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique in Paris, and he has given masterclasses around the world. Collard-Neven continues to be an active performer and composer, and his contributions to the world of classical music have been significant. His dedication to his craft and his commitment to excellence have made him one of the most respected and admired musicians of his generation.

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