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Modern

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Concerto

 

 

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Marta Zabaleta is a renowned classical music artist known for her exceptional piano skills and captivating performances. Born on May 22, 1964, in San Sebastian, Spain, Marta showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of four. Her parents recognized her talent and encouraged her to pursue a career in music. Marta's musical education began at the San Sebastian Conservatory, where she studied under the guidance of renowned pianist Joaquin Soriano. She later continued her studies at the Madrid Royal Conservatory, where she received a degree in piano performance. Marta also studied at the Hochschule für Musik in Vienna, Austria, where she honed her skills under the tutelage of Paul Badura-Skoda. Marta's talent and dedication to music soon caught the attention of the classical music world, and she began performing in major concert halls across Europe and the United States. In 1987, she won the prestigious Maria Canals International Piano Competition in Barcelona, Spain, which helped launch her career as a soloist. Throughout her career, Marta has performed with some of the world's most renowned orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the New York Philharmonic. She has also collaborated with many distinguished conductors, such as Zubin Mehta, Lorin Maazel, and Daniel Barenboim. One of Marta's most notable performances was her debut at Carnegie Hall in New York City in 1991. She received critical acclaim for her performance of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 with the New York Philharmonic, and the New York Times praised her "brilliant technique and musicality." Marta has also made numerous recordings throughout her career, including solo works by Chopin, Schumann, and Debussy, as well as concertos by Mozart, Beethoven, and Rachmaninoff. Her recordings have received widespread critical acclaim and have earned her several awards, including the Spanish National Music Award in 2009. In addition to her solo career, Marta is also a dedicated chamber musician and has performed with many renowned ensembles, including the Tokyo String Quartet and the Guarneri Quartet. She is a founding member of the Zabaleta Trio, which includes her sister, cellist Asier Polo, and violinist Ara Malikian. Marta is also a passionate educator and has taught at several prestigious institutions, including the Musikene Conservatory in San Sebastian and the Hochschule für Musik in Freiburg, Germany. She has also given masterclasses around the world and is committed to nurturing the next generation of classical musicians. Throughout her career, Marta has received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to classical music. In 2014, she was awarded the Gold Medal for Fine Arts by the Spanish government, which recognized her as one of the country's most distinguished artists. She has also been awarded the Medal of Honor by the City of San Sebastian and the Medal of Merit by the Basque government. Marta Zabaleta's dedication to music and her exceptional talent have made her one of the most respected and admired classical musicians of her generation. Her performances continue to captivate audiences around the world, and her contributions to the classical music world will undoubtedly be remembered for years to come.

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