Birth

:

1965

 

Arnon Erez is a renowned classical pianist and chamber musician who has captivated audiences around the world with his virtuosic performances and sensitive interpretations of the classical repertoire. Born in Israel in 1964, Erez began playing the piano at a young age and quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument. He studied with some of the most distinguished teachers in Israel, including Arie Vardi and Emanuel Krasovsky, and later went on to study with Maria João Pires in Portugal and Leon Fleisher in the United States. Erez's early career was marked by a series of impressive accomplishments, including winning first prize at the Young Artists Competition in Jerusalem in 1983 and the Young Concert Artists International Auditions in New York in 1987. These victories helped to launch his international career, and he soon began performing in major concert halls around the world, including Carnegie Hall, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the Royal Albert Hall. One of Erez's most notable performances came in 1995, when he was invited to perform at the White House for President Bill Clinton and Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. The concert was a celebration of the historic peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, and Erez's performance was widely praised for its emotional depth and technical brilliance. Throughout his career, Erez has been a passionate advocate for contemporary music, and has premiered works by some of the most important composers of our time, including György Ligeti, Thomas Adès, and John Adams. He has also collaborated with many of the world's leading chamber ensembles, including the Emerson String Quartet, the Guarneri Quartet, and the Tokyo String Quartet. In addition to his work as a performer, Erez is also a dedicated teacher, and has taught at some of the most prestigious music schools in the world, including the Juilliard School, the New England Conservatory, and the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance. He is known for his insightful and inspiring teaching style, and has helped to shape the careers of many young pianists. Erez's recordings have received widespread critical acclaim, and he has won numerous awards for his work, including the Diapason d'Or, the Edison Award, and the Grand Prix du Disque. His recordings of the complete piano works of Schumann and Brahms are considered to be among the finest interpretations of these composers' music. Despite his many accomplishments, Erez remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He continues to perform and teach around the world, and is widely regarded as one of the most important pianists of his generation. His passion for music and his commitment to excellence have inspired countless musicians and audiences alike, and his legacy will continue to be felt for many years to come.

More....