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1983

 

Matthias Havinga is a renowned classical music artist who has made a name for himself as a talented organist and harpsichordist. Born in the Netherlands in 1983, Havinga showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. He later went on to study organ and harpsichord at the Amsterdam Conservatory, where he received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees. Havinga's talent as a musician quickly became apparent, and he began to receive recognition for his performances. In 2009, he won first prize at the International Schnitger Organ Competition in Alkmaar, the Netherlands. This was a major achievement for Havinga, as the competition is highly regarded in the classical music world and attracts top talent from around the globe. Since then, Havinga has gone on to perform at some of the world's most prestigious venues, including the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, the Philharmonie de Paris, and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. He has also been a featured performer at numerous music festivals, including the Festival Oude Muziek in Utrecht, the Bach Festival in Dordrecht, and the Festival de Música Antiga de Barcelona. One of Havinga's most notable performances was his 2016 recital at the famous St. Bavo Church in Haarlem, the Netherlands. The church is home to one of the world's most famous organs, the Müller organ, which was built in the 1730s. Havinga's performance on this historic instrument was widely praised, and he was lauded for his ability to bring out the unique qualities of the organ's sound. In addition to his performances, Havinga is also an accomplished recording artist. He has released several albums, including a critically acclaimed recording of Bach's Goldberg Variations on the harpsichord. His recordings have received numerous awards and accolades, including a Diapason d'Or award and a five-star review from BBC Music Magazine. Havinga's success as a musician can be attributed to his exceptional talent and dedication to his craft. He is known for his meticulous attention to detail and his ability to bring out the nuances of the music he performs. He is also highly regarded for his ability to improvise, a skill that is highly valued in the world of classical music. Despite his many achievements, Havinga remains humble and dedicated to his art. He continues to perform and record, and is always looking for new ways to challenge himself and push the boundaries of classical music. His passion for his craft is evident in every performance, and he is widely regarded as one of the most talented and innovative classical musicians of his generation.

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