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1983

 

Deborah Nemtanu is a renowned classical music artist who has made a name for herself as a violinist. Born in 1982 in Bucharest, Romania, Nemtanu grew up in a family of musicians. Her father, Nicolae Nemtanu, was a violinist and conductor, while her mother, Lya Stern, was a pianist. Nemtanu began playing the violin at the age of four and showed exceptional talent from an early age. Nemtanu's family moved to France when she was six years old, and she continued her musical education there. She studied at the Conservatoire National de Région de Paris and later at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris. Her teachers included renowned violinists such as Gérard Poulet and Jean-Jacques Kantorow. Nemtanu's talent was recognized early on, and she won several awards and competitions as a young musician. In 1995, she won first prize at the International Competition for Young Violinists in Sion, Switzerland. She went on to win several other competitions, including the International Violin Competition "Andrea Postacchini" in Fermo, Italy, and the International Violin Competition "Rodolfo Lipizer" in Gorizia, Italy. Nemtanu's career as a professional musician began in earnest in the early 2000s. She performed as a soloist with several orchestras, including the Orchestre National de France, the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, and the Orchestre de Chambre de Paris. She also performed in recitals and chamber music concerts throughout Europe. One of Nemtanu's most notable performances took place in 2005, when she performed the world premiere of the Violin Concerto by French composer Thierry Escaich. The concerto was commissioned by the Orchestre National de France specifically for Nemtanu, and she received critical acclaim for her performance. Nemtanu has also been recognized for her work as a chamber musician. She has performed with several ensembles, including the Trio Wanderer and the Quatuor Ebène. In 2012, she joined the Orchestre de Chambre de Paris as its concertmaster, a position she held until 2018. Throughout her career, Nemtanu has received numerous awards and honors. In 2007, she was awarded the "Révélation classique" prize by the French music magazine Diapason. In 2010, she was named a "Rising Star" by the European Concert Hall Organization, which led to performances in some of the most prestigious concert halls in Europe. In 2016, she was awarded the "Prix de la Fondation Simone et Cino Del Duca" by the Institut de France. Nemtanu continues to perform as a soloist and chamber musician, and she is also a dedicated teacher. She has taught at several institutions, including the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris and the Haute École de Musique de Genève. She is also a member of the faculty at the Académie Internationale de Musique Maurice Ravel in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France. In addition to her work as a musician, Nemtanu is also committed to promoting classical music to a wider audience. She has participated in several outreach programs, including the "Orchestre à l'école" program, which brings classical music to schools in underprivileged areas of France. Deborah Nemtanu's career as a classical music artist has been marked by exceptional talent, hard work, and dedication. Her performances as a soloist and chamber musician have earned her critical acclaim and numerous awards, and she continues to inspire audiences around the world with her music.

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