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Conductor  

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December 7, 1950 in Saint-Étienne, Rhône-Alpes, France

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Chamber

 

 

Keyboard

 

Jean-Francois Heisser is a renowned French classical pianist and conductor. He was born on October 23, 1950, in Paris, France. Heisser grew up in a family of musicians, and his father was a violinist. He began playing the piano at the age of five and showed exceptional talent from an early age. Heisser studied at the Paris Conservatory, where he was a student of Vlado Perlemuter, a renowned pianist and teacher. Heisser won several awards and prizes during his time at the conservatory, including the First Prize in Piano and Chamber Music. In 1973, Heisser won the prestigious Clara Haskil International Piano Competition in Switzerland, which launched his career as a soloist. He has since performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. Heisser is known for his interpretations of the works of Beethoven, Mozart, and Schubert. He has recorded several albums of their music, including a complete cycle of Beethoven's piano sonatas. He has also recorded works by other composers, such as Debussy, Ravel, and Brahms. In addition to his career as a pianist, Heisser is also a conductor. He has conducted many orchestras, including the Orchestre de Paris, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra. Heisser is known for his ability to bring out the best in the musicians he works with, and his performances are often praised for their energy and passion. Heisser has received many awards and honors throughout his career. In 1982, he was awarded the Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government. In 2002, he was awarded the Victoire de la Musique Classique for his recording of Beethoven's piano sonatas. He has also been awarded the Grand Prix du Disque and the Diapason d'Or. Heisser is also a respected teacher and has taught at several institutions, including the Paris Conservatory and the Mozarteum in Salzburg. He has also given masterclasses around the world, and many of his students have gone on to successful careers as pianists. In recent years, Heisser has focused on performing and recording the works of French composers, such as Debussy, Ravel, and Fauré. He has also collaborated with other musicians, such as the cellist Gautier Capuçon and the violinist Renaud Capuçon. Heisser continues to perform and record, and his contributions to the world of classical music are widely recognized. He is known for his technical skill, musicality, and passion for the music he plays. His performances are a testament to his dedication to the art of classical music, and he remains an inspiration to musicians and music lovers around the world.

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