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1982 in Heidelberg, Germany

 

Nicolas Altstaedt is a renowned German-French cellist who has made a name for himself in the world of classical music. Born on 14th May 1982 in Heidelberg, Germany, Altstaedt grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a violinist, and his mother was a pianist. Altstaedt started playing the cello at the age of six and showed exceptional talent from an early age. Altstaedt's musical education began at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hannover, where he studied under the tutelage of Professor Eldar Issakadze. He later continued his studies at the Mozarteum University Salzburg with Professor Boris Pergamenschikow. Altstaedt's talent was quickly recognized, and he won several prestigious awards, including the German Music Competition and the International Paulo Cello Competition. Altstaedt's career took off in 2004 when he won the Credit Suisse Young Artist Award, which led to his debut with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Since then, he has performed with some of the world's most renowned orchestras, including the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. Altstaedt is known for his versatility and has performed a wide range of repertoire, from Baroque to contemporary music. He has collaborated with many leading composers, including György Kurtág, Jörg Widmann, and Matthias Pintscher, and has premiered several new works written specifically for him. One of Altstaedt's most notable performances was his debut at the BBC Proms in 2014, where he performed the world premiere of Jörg Widmann's Cello Concerto with the BBC Symphony Orchestra. The performance was widely acclaimed, and Altstaedt was praised for his virtuosity and musicality. Altstaedt has also made several recordings, including a critically acclaimed album of Bach's Cello Suites, which was released in 2018. The album was praised for its technical brilliance and emotional depth, and Altstaedt was hailed as one of the finest interpreters of Bach's music. In addition to his performing career, Altstaedt is also a passionate educator and has taught masterclasses at some of the world's leading music institutions, including the Royal Academy of Music in London and the Juilliard School in New York. Altstaedt's talent and dedication to his craft have been recognized with numerous awards and accolades. In 2010, he was awarded the Borletti-Buitoni Trust Award, which is given to outstanding young musicians to support their career development. He was also named a BBC New Generation Artist in 2010 and was awarded the Credit Suisse Young Artist Award in 2013. Altstaedt continues to be one of the most sought-after cellists of his generation, and his performances are eagerly anticipated by audiences around the world. His passion for music and his commitment to excellence have made him a true ambassador for classical music, and his contributions to the art form will undoubtedly be remembered for years to come.

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