Role

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Conductor

Birth

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July 12, 1978

 

Kristiina Poska is a renowned classical music conductor and pianist from Estonia. She was born on August 18, 1978, in Tallinn, Estonia. Her parents were both musicians, and they encouraged her to pursue music from a young age. She began playing the piano at the age of six and showed exceptional talent from the start. Poska studied at the Tallinn Music High School and later at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre. She also studied conducting at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna, Austria. During her studies, she won several awards and scholarships, including the Estonian Cultural Endowment Scholarship and the Austrian Government Scholarship. Poska began her career as a pianist, performing in various concerts and festivals in Estonia and abroad. She also worked as a piano teacher at the Tallinn Music High School. However, her passion for conducting soon took over, and she decided to pursue it as a career. In 2004, Poska made her debut as a conductor with the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra. She received critical acclaim for her performance, and her career as a conductor took off. She went on to conduct several orchestras in Europe, including the Vienna Chamber Orchestra, the Munich Chamber Orchestra, and the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra. Poska's talent and hard work soon earned her international recognition. In 2010, she won the prestigious Nestlé and Salzburg Festival Young Conductors Award. This award is given to young conductors who show exceptional talent and promise in the field of classical music. Poska was the first woman to win this award, and it helped to launch her career on the international stage. Since then, Poska has conducted several major orchestras and opera houses around the world. She has worked with the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Finnish National Opera, among others. She has also conducted at several major music festivals, including the Salzburg Festival, the Lucerne Festival, and the BBC Proms. Poska is known for her dynamic and expressive conducting style. She has a deep understanding of the music she conducts and is able to bring out the best in the musicians she works with. Her performances are often praised for their energy, precision, and emotional depth. In addition to her work as a conductor, Poska is also a dedicated educator. She has worked as a guest lecturer at several universities and music schools, including the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna and the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki. She is also a mentor to young conductors and musicians, and she is passionate about helping the next generation of classical music artists to succeed. Poska's achievements have not gone unnoticed. In 2016, she was awarded the Order of the White Star, which is the highest civilian honor in Estonia. She was also named the Estonian Female Musician of the Year in 2017. Poska continues to be a leading figure in the world of classical music. She is constantly pushing herself to new heights and exploring new ways to express herself through music. Her passion, talent, and dedication have made her one of the most respected and admired conductors of her generation.

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