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Composer Conductor  

Country

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United Kingdom

Birth

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March 9, 1950 in London, England

Genre

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Concerto

 

 

Keyboard

 

Howard Shelley is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music as a pianist, conductor, and composer. Born on April 9, 1950, in London, England, Shelley showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of five. His parents recognized his talent and encouraged him to pursue a career in music. Shelley received his formal education at the Royal College of Music in London, where he studied under the guidance of renowned pianist and teacher Cyril Smith. He graduated with honors in 1971 and went on to win several prestigious awards, including the Silver Medal at the 1970 Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition in Moscow. Shelley's career as a pianist took off in the 1970s, and he quickly established himself as one of the leading pianists of his generation. He has performed with some of the world's most renowned orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. He has also collaborated with many of the world's leading conductors, including Sir Simon Rattle, Sir Charles Mackerras, and Sir Neville Marriner. One of the highlights of Shelley's career as a pianist was his performance of all 32 of Beethoven's piano sonatas at the Wigmore Hall in London in 1987. The performance was a critical and commercial success and cemented Shelley's reputation as one of the world's leading interpreters of Beethoven's music. In addition to his career as a pianist, Shelley has also made a name for himself as a conductor. He has conducted many of the world's leading orchestras, including the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and the BBC Symphony Orchestra. He has also conducted many operas, including Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro and Don Giovanni. Shelley's work as a conductor has been recognized with several awards, including the Gramophone Award for Best Opera Recording in 1993 for his recording of Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro with the London Mozart Players. In addition to his work as a pianist and conductor, Shelley is also a composer. He has written several works for piano, including a piano concerto that he premiered with the London Philharmonic Orchestra in 2004. Throughout his career, Shelley has been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In 2009, he was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his services to music. He has also been awarded honorary doctorates from several universities, including the University of Huddersfield and the University of Warwick. Shelley continues to perform and record music to this day, and his contributions to the world of classical music have been significant. He has inspired countless musicians and music lovers around the world with his talent and dedication to his craft.

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