Birth

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May 5, 1964 in Antibes, France

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Chamber

 

 

Concerto

 

Isabelle Moretti is a renowned French harpist who has made a significant contribution to the world of classical music. Born on May 9, 1964, in Aix-en-Provence, France, Moretti showed an early interest in music and began playing the harp at the age of nine. She studied at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris, where she was a student of Lily Laskine, a famous French harpist. Moretti's talent and dedication to the harp were evident from an early age, and she quickly gained recognition for her exceptional skills. In 1982, she won first prize at the International Harp Competition in Israel, which marked the beginning of her successful career as a professional musician. Over the years, Moretti has performed in some of the world's most prestigious concert halls, including the Carnegie Hall in New York, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Salle Pleyel in Paris. She has also collaborated with many renowned conductors and orchestras, such as the London Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the Orchestre National de France. One of Moretti's most notable performances was at the 1998 World Harp Congress in Prague, where she played a solo recital that received critical acclaim. She has also performed at numerous other international music festivals, including the Salzburg Festival, the Edinburgh International Festival, and the Ravinia Festival. Moretti's repertoire includes a wide range of classical music, from Baroque to contemporary, and she has premiered many new works by contemporary composers. She has also recorded several albums, including "Harp Concertos" and "Harp Recital," which have received widespread praise from critics and audiences alike. In addition to her successful career as a performer, Moretti is also a respected teacher and has taught at several prestigious music schools, including the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris and the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Munich. Many of her students have gone on to have successful careers as professional harpists. Throughout her career, Moretti has received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to the world of classical music. In 1999, she was awarded the Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government, and in 2006, she was awarded the Victoire de la Musique Classique, one of the most prestigious awards in French classical music. Moretti's dedication to the harp and her exceptional talent have made her one of the most respected and admired harpists in the world of classical music. Her performances continue to inspire and captivate audiences around the world, and her legacy as a musician and teacher will undoubtedly continue to influence the world of classical music for generations to come.

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