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1979

 

Alessandro Marangoni is a renowned Italian classical pianist who has made a name for himself in the international music scene. Born on October 18, 1979, in Brescia, Italy, Marangoni showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. He was a prodigious talent and quickly gained recognition for his exceptional skills. Marangoni's musical education began at the Conservatory of Music in Brescia, where he studied under the guidance of Maestro Vincenzo Balzani. He later continued his studies at the International Piano Academy "Incontri col Maestro" in Imola, Italy, where he was mentored by renowned pianist and conductor Lazar Berman. Marangoni's talent was soon recognized by the international music community, and he began performing in major concert halls around the world. In 1998, he won the prestigious "Premio Venezia" award at the Venice International Piano Competition, which marked the beginning of his successful career as a concert pianist. Over the years, Marangoni has performed with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra, the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra, and the Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI. He has also collaborated with many renowned conductors, such as Vladimir Ashkenazy, Yuri Temirkanov, and Gianandrea Noseda. Marangoni's repertoire is vast and includes works by some of the greatest composers in history, such as Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, and Rachmaninoff. He is particularly known for his interpretations of the music of Franz Liszt, and has been praised for his ability to capture the essence of Liszt's complex and emotionally charged compositions. In addition to his performances as a soloist, Marangoni is also a dedicated chamber musician and has collaborated with many renowned artists, including violinist Salvatore Accardo, cellist Mario Brunello, and clarinetist Alessandro Carbonare. Marangoni has recorded extensively throughout his career, and his recordings have received critical acclaim. His recording of Liszt's complete Transcendental Etudes was hailed as a "landmark recording" by Gramophone magazine, and his recording of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra was praised for its "sensitive and nuanced" interpretation. Marangoni has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career, including the "Premio Abbiati" award from the Italian National Association of Music Critics, the "Premio Galileo 2000" award from the Rotary Club of Florence, and the "Premio Città di Brescia" award from the city of Brescia. Despite his success, Marangoni remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He is known for his tireless work ethic and his commitment to bringing the beauty of classical music to audiences around the world. He continues to perform regularly and is widely regarded as one of the most talented and accomplished pianists of his generation.

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