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Pieter Dirksen is a renowned Dutch organist, harpsichordist, and musicologist who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. Born in 1954 in the Netherlands, Dirksen showed an early interest in music and began playing the organ at the age of 12. He went on to study musicology at the University of Utrecht, where he earned his PhD in 1985. Dirksen's career as a performer began in the early 1980s, when he started playing the harpsichord and organ professionally. He quickly gained a reputation as a skilled and versatile musician, and began performing in concerts and festivals throughout Europe and the United States. In addition to his work as a performer, Dirksen also became known for his scholarly research on early music, particularly the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. One of Dirksen's most notable achievements as a performer was his recording of Bach's complete organ works, which he completed in 1994. The recording, which was released on the Dutch label Brilliant Classics, was widely praised for its technical excellence and musical sensitivity. Dirksen's interpretation of Bach's music was noted for its clarity and precision, as well as its emotional depth and expressiveness. In addition to his work as a performer and recording artist, Dirksen has also been recognized for his contributions to music scholarship. He has published numerous articles and books on early music, including a comprehensive study of Bach's keyboard music. His research has shed new light on the historical context and performance practices of early music, and has helped to deepen our understanding of the music of Bach and other composers of the Baroque era. Dirksen has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career, including the prestigious Sweelinck Prize in 1991. He has also been a frequent guest lecturer and performer at universities and music schools around the world, and has served as a judge for several international music competitions. Despite his many accomplishments, Dirksen remains committed to his work as a performer and scholar. He continues to perform regularly in concerts and festivals, and is currently working on a new recording project that explores the music of the German Baroque composer Georg Böhm. Through his music and scholarship, Dirksen has made a lasting contribution to the world of classical music, and has helped to ensure that the music of the past remains alive and vibrant for future generations.

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