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Conductor

 

Carles Coll is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. Born on May 5, 1972, in Barcelona, Spain, Coll showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. He was a prodigious talent and quickly gained recognition for his exceptional skills. Coll's parents recognized his talent and encouraged him to pursue a career in music. He began his formal training at the Conservatori Superior de Música del Liceu in Barcelona, where he studied under the guidance of renowned pianist and teacher, Albert Attenelle. Coll's talent and dedication were evident from the start, and he quickly became one of Attenelle's most promising students. After completing his studies at the Conservatori Superior de Música del Liceu, Coll continued his education at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hannover, Germany. There, he studied under the tutelage of distinguished pianist and pedagogue, Karl-Heinz Kämmerling. Coll's time in Germany was a formative period in his career, and he credits Kämmerling with helping him to develop his unique style and approach to music. Coll's talent and hard work paid off, and he began to gain recognition as a rising star in the classical music world. He won several prestigious awards, including the First Prize at the Maria Canals International Piano Competition in Barcelona in 1993, and the First Prize at the Jaén International Piano Competition in Spain in 1994. Coll's career continued to flourish, and he began to perform at major venues and festivals around the world. He has 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 many renowned conductors, including Sir Simon Rattle, Zubin Mehta, and Daniel Barenboim. One of the highlights of Coll's career was his performance at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. He was invited to perform at the opening ceremony, where he played a solo piano piece by Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis. The performance was widely praised, and Coll was hailed as a cultural ambassador for his country. Coll has also made a significant contribution to the world of chamber music. He has collaborated with many distinguished musicians, including cellist Yo-Yo Ma, violinist Maxim Vengerov, and clarinetist Sabine Meyer. He is a founding member of the Trio Arbos, a chamber music ensemble that has gained international acclaim for its innovative programming and virtuosic performances. In addition to his performing career, Coll is also a respected teacher and mentor. He has taught at several prestigious institutions, including the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hannover, the Conservatori Superior de Música del Liceu in Barcelona, and the Escuela Superior de Música Reina Sofía in Madrid. He is known for his dedication to his students and his ability to inspire and motivate them to achieve their full potential. Coll's contributions to the world of classical music have been widely recognized. He has received numerous awards and honors, including the National Music Prize of Catalonia in 2006, the Gold Medal of the City of Barcelona in 2012, and the Medal of Honor of the Generalitat de Catalunya in 2017. He was also awarded the prestigious Creu de Sant Jordi, the highest honor given by the Catalan government, in 2019.

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