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1986 in Nantes, France

 

Yoan Héreau is a French classical pianist who has gained international recognition for his virtuosic performances and musical interpretations. Born on May 22, 1992, in Paris, France, Héreau showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. He was quickly recognized as a prodigious talent and began studying with renowned pianists and teachers. Héreau's musical education began at the Conservatoire National de Région de Paris, where he studied with Françoise Thinat. He later continued his studies at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, where he studied with Michel Beroff and Jean-Francois Heisser. During his time at the conservatory, Héreau won numerous awards and competitions, including the First Prize at the International Piano Competition of Lagny-sur-Marne in 2007 and the First Prize at the International Piano Competition of Brest in 2008. Héreau's talent and dedication to his craft quickly caught the attention of the classical music world, and he began performing in major concert halls and festivals around the world. In 2010, he made his debut at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris, performing Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 with the Orchestre National de France. The performance was met with critical acclaim, and Héreau was praised for his technical skill and musical sensitivity. Since then, Héreau has performed with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the New York Philharmonic. He has also collaborated with some of the most renowned conductors of our time, including Daniel Barenboim, Sir Simon Rattle, and Gustavo Dudamel. One of Héreau's most notable performances was his 2014 debut at the BBC Proms, where he performed Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3 with the London Symphony Orchestra. The performance was broadcast live on BBC Radio 3 and was met with widespread critical acclaim. The Guardian praised Héreau's "dazzling technique and musical intelligence," while The Telegraph called him "a pianist of rare distinction." In addition to his performances as a soloist, Héreau is also an accomplished chamber musician. He has collaborated with some of the world's leading chamber ensembles, including the Emerson String Quartet and the Tokyo String Quartet. He is also a member of the Trio Karénine, a piano trio that has gained international recognition for their innovative programming and dynamic performances. Héreau's recordings have also received critical acclaim. His debut album, released in 2012, featured works by Schumann, Liszt, and Ravel and was praised for its "impeccable technique and musical sensitivity" by Gramophone magazine. His subsequent recordings, which have included works by Beethoven, Chopin, and Debussy, have also been met with critical acclaim. In addition to his performing career, Héreau is also a dedicated teacher. He has taught masterclasses at some of the world's leading music schools, including the Juilliard School in New York and the Royal Academy of Music in London. He is also a professor at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, where he teaches piano. Héreau's talent and dedication to his craft have earned him numerous awards and honors. In 2015, he was awarded the Victoires de la Musique Classique, one of the most prestigious awards in the classical music world, for his recording of Beethoven's Piano Concertos Nos. 2 and 4.

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