Corey Hamm is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant impact in the world of music. Born in 1971 in Edmonton, Canada, Hamm showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of four. He was a prodigious talent and quickly gained recognition for his exceptional skills. Hamm's early musical education was under the tutelage of his mother, who was a piano teacher. He later studied with renowned pianists such as Marek Jablonski, Anton Kuerti, and Marc Durand. Hamm's talent was evident from an early age, and he won numerous awards and competitions, including the Canadian Music Competition, the CBC National Competition, and the International Stepping Stone Competition. Hamm's career as a professional musician began in the early 1990s when he started performing in concerts and recitals across Canada and the United States. He quickly gained a reputation as a virtuoso pianist with a unique style and a deep understanding of the music he played. His performances were marked by their technical brilliance, emotional depth, and musical sensitivity. One of the highlights of Hamm's early career was his performance of the complete works of Frederic Chopin in a series of concerts in Canada. This was a significant achievement, as Chopin's music is notoriously difficult to play, and performing the complete works is a rare feat. Hamm's performances were widely acclaimed, and he received critical praise for his interpretation of Chopin's music. Hamm's career continued to flourish in the 2000s, and he became a sought-after performer and recording artist. He has performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, and the National Arts Centre Orchestra. He has also collaborated with many renowned conductors, including Bramwell Tovey, Mario Bernardi, and Pinchas Zukerman. One of the highlights of Hamm's career was his performance of the complete works of Franz Liszt in a series of concerts in Canada and the United States. This was another significant achievement, as Liszt's music is also notoriously difficult to play, and performing the complete works is a rare feat. Hamm's performances were once again widely acclaimed, and he received critical praise for his interpretation of Liszt's music. Hamm's recordings have also received critical acclaim, and he has won numerous awards for his work. His recording of the complete works of Maurice Ravel won the Western Canadian Music Award for Best Classical Recording in 2007. He has also recorded the complete works of Claude Debussy, which was released to critical acclaim in 2012. Hamm's career has also included teaching and mentoring young musicians. He has taught at the University of British Columbia, the University of Alberta, and the University of Ottawa. He has also given masterclasses and workshops across Canada and the United States, and has mentored many young musicians who have gone on to successful careers in music. In addition to his work as a performer and teacher, Hamm is also a composer. He has written numerous works for piano, including solo pieces, chamber music, and works for piano and orchestra. His compositions have been performed by many leading musicians and orchestras, and he has received critical acclaim for his work as a composer. Hamm's career has been marked by numerous awards and accolades.

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