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Modern

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Chamber

 

 

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Kolja Lessing is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music through his exceptional talent and dedication. Born on October 1, 1953, in Frankfurt, Germany, Lessing showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of five. He was a prodigious talent and quickly gained recognition for his exceptional skills. Lessing's early musical education was under the guidance of his mother, who was a pianist. He later studied at the Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts, where he received his diploma in piano performance. He continued his studies at the Juilliard School in New York, where he studied with the renowned pianist Sascha Gorodnitzki. Lessing's career as a classical music artist began in the 1970s, and he quickly gained recognition for his exceptional talent. He has performed in some of the world's most prestigious concert halls, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Carnegie Hall, and the Royal Albert Hall. He has also collaborated with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the New York Philharmonic. Lessing's repertoire is vast and includes works by some of the world's greatest composers, including Beethoven, Mozart, and Chopin. He is also known for his interpretation of contemporary music and has premiered works by some of the world's leading composers, including György Ligeti, Hans Werner Henze, and Wolfgang Rihm. Lessing has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. In 1986, he was awarded the prestigious German Record Critics' Award for his recording of Beethoven's Piano Sonatas. He has also been awarded the Echo Klassik Award, the Diapason d'Or, and the Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik. Lessing is also a respected music educator and has taught at some of the world's leading music schools, including the Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts, the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, and the University of Music and Performing Arts Munich. He has also given masterclasses around the world and has mentored many young musicians. In addition to his work as a pianist, Lessing is also a respected conductor and has led some of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic and the London Symphony Orchestra. He is also a prolific composer and has written works for solo piano, chamber ensembles, and orchestras. Lessing's contribution to the world of classical music is immeasurable, and his exceptional talent and dedication have inspired countless musicians around the world. He continues to perform, teach, and compose, and his legacy will undoubtedly continue to inspire future generations of musicians.

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