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Frank Braley is a renowned classical music artist who has made a name for himself as a pianist, conductor, and chamber musician. Born on August 24, 1968, in France, Braley showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of four. He grew up in a musical family, with his father being a violinist and his mother a pianist. Braley's talent was evident from a young age, and he began studying at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris at the age of 14. He studied under the tutelage of Pierre Sancan and won several awards during his time at the conservatory, including the First Prize in Piano and Chamber Music. In 1991, Braley won the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels, which launched his career as a soloist. He has since performed with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. He has also collaborated with renowned conductors such as Sir Simon Rattle, Daniel Barenboim, and Riccardo Muti. Braley's repertoire is vast and includes works by some of the greatest composers in history, such as Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, and Chopin. He is particularly known for his interpretations of the works of French composers, including Debussy, Ravel, and Fauré. In addition to his solo career, Braley is also an accomplished chamber musician. He has performed with some of the world's leading string quartets, including the Quatuor Ébène and the Artemis Quartet. He is also a founding member of the Trio Wanderer, which has won numerous awards and accolades for their performances and recordings. Braley's recordings have received critical acclaim and have won several awards, including the Diapason d'Or and the Gramophone Award. He has recorded for major labels such as Virgin Classics, Harmonia Mundi, and Erato. In addition to his performing career, Braley is also a respected conductor. He has conducted several orchestras, including the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France and the Orchestre National de France. He is also the artistic director of the Musicales de Colmar festival, which takes place in his hometown of Colmar, France. Braley's contributions to the world of classical music have been recognized with several awards and honors. In 2005, he was awarded the Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government. He was also awarded the Victoire de la Musique Classique in 2009 for his recording of Beethoven's Piano Concertos. Despite his success, Braley remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He continues to perform and record, and his passion for music is evident in every note he plays. His talent and dedication have made him one of the most respected and admired classical musicians of his generation.

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