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June 16, 1987 in Uppsala, Sweden

 

Ellen Nisbeth is a Swedish violist who has gained international recognition for her exceptional musicianship and captivating performances. Born in 1987 in the small town of Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, Nisbeth grew up in a family of musicians and was exposed to classical music from a young age. Her mother was a pianist and her father played the trumpet, and they both encouraged Nisbeth to pursue music as a career. Nisbeth began playing the viola at the age of six and quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument. She studied at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm and later at the Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler in Berlin, where she received her Master's degree in 2013. During her studies, Nisbeth had the opportunity to work with some of the most renowned violists in the world, including Tabea Zimmermann and Nobuko Imai. Nisbeth's career as a professional musician began to take off in the early 2010s, when she won several prestigious awards and competitions. In 2010, she was awarded the Swedish Soloist Prize, which is considered one of the most important awards for young musicians in Sweden. The following year, she won the Lionel Tertis International Viola Competition in the UK, which helped to establish her as a rising star in the classical music world. Since then, Nisbeth has performed with some of the world's leading orchestras and conductors, including the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, the BBC Symphony Orchestra, and the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra. She has also collaborated with many renowned chamber musicians, such as the Belcea Quartet and the pianist Bengt Forsberg. One of the highlights of Nisbeth's career was her performance at the 2016 Nobel Prize Concert in Stockholm, where she played the solo viola part in Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante for Violin, Viola and Orchestra. The concert was broadcast live to millions of viewers around the world and was widely praised for its exceptional musical quality. Nisbeth is also known for her commitment to contemporary music and has premiered several new works by composers such as Anders Hillborg and Tobias Broström. In 2017, she released her debut album, "Let Beauty Awake," which features works by composers such as Ralph Vaughan Williams and Benjamin Britten. In addition to her performing career, Nisbeth is also a dedicated teacher and has given masterclasses at several prestigious music schools, including the Royal College of Music in Stockholm and the Royal Academy of Music in London. She is also a member of the faculty at the Edsberg Music Institute in Stockholm. Nisbeth's playing is characterized by its warmth, sensitivity, and technical brilliance. She has been praised for her ability to bring out the emotional depth of the music she plays and for her exceptional musicality. Her performances are always captivating and leave a lasting impression on audiences. In recognition of her outstanding contributions to the world of classical music, Nisbeth has received several awards and honors. In 2018, she was awarded the Litteris et Artibus medal by the Swedish King, which is one of the highest honors that can be bestowed upon a Swedish artist. She has also been named a Rising Star by the European Concert Hall Organization, which recognizes the most promising young musicians in Europe. Ellen Nisbeth is a true artist who has dedicated her life to the pursuit of musical excellence.

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