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Performer

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Baroque

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Chamber

 

Sigrid Hausen is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant impact in the world of music. Born in Germany, Hausen showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. Her parents recognized her talent and encouraged her to pursue music as a career. Hausen's musical education began at the Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln, where she studied piano under the guidance of Professor Pavel Gililov. She later continued her studies at the Mozarteum University Salzburg, where she received a diploma in piano performance. Hausen also studied with renowned pianists such as András Schiff, Murray Perahia, and Maria João Pires. Hausen's talent and dedication to music were evident from an early age, and she quickly gained recognition for her exceptional skills. In 2003, she won the first prize at the International Piano Competition in Enschede, Netherlands. This was followed by several other awards, including the Yamaha Music Foundation of Europe Scholarship in 2004 and the German National Music Competition in 2005. Hausen's career as a concert pianist began to take off in the mid-2000s, and she quickly gained a reputation as a talented and versatile performer. She has performed in some of the world's most prestigious concert halls, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Konzerthaus Berlin, and the Gewandhaus Leipzig. Hausen has also performed at numerous international music festivals, including the Salzburg Festival, the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival, and the Rheingau Music Festival. One of the highlights of Hausen's career was her performance of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 with the Berlin Philharmonic in 2009. The performance was widely praised by critics, who noted Hausen's exceptional technique and musicality. Hausen has also collaborated with many other renowned orchestras, including the Munich Philharmonic, the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, and the London Philharmonic Orchestra. In addition to her work as a concert pianist, Hausen is also a dedicated teacher. She has taught at several music schools and universities, including the Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln and the Mozarteum University Salzburg. Hausen is known for her patient and supportive teaching style, and many of her students have gone on to successful careers in music. Hausen's repertoire is diverse and includes works by many different composers, from Bach and Mozart to contemporary composers such as György Ligeti and Thomas Adès. She is particularly known for her interpretations of the works of Beethoven, Schumann, and Brahms. Hausen's recordings have also received critical acclaim. Her recording of Schumann's Piano Concerto with the Munich Philharmonic was praised for its "lyricism and sensitivity" by Gramophone magazine. Her recording of Beethoven's Piano Sonatas was also highly praised, with The Guardian describing it as "a set of performances that will stand the test of time." Despite her many achievements, Hausen remains humble and dedicated to her craft. She continues to perform and teach, and is always looking for new ways to challenge herself and grow as a musician. Her passion for music is evident in everything she does, and she is an inspiration to aspiring musicians around the world.

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