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Modern

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Choral

 

 

Vocal

 

Sigune von Osten is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. She was born on 22nd September 1961 in Berlin, Germany. Her parents were both musicians, and they played a significant role in shaping her musical career. Sigune von Osten started playing the piano at a very young age, and her parents noticed her talent early on. They encouraged her to pursue music, and she started taking piano lessons at the age of six. She showed exceptional talent and dedication, and her parents decided to enroll her in a music school. At the age of 14, Sigune von Osten started studying at the Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler in Berlin. She studied under the guidance of renowned pianist and teacher Georg Sava. During her time at the music school, she won several awards and accolades for her exceptional talent. After completing her studies, Sigune von Osten started performing in various concerts and recitals. She quickly gained a reputation as a talented and versatile pianist, and her performances were highly acclaimed by audiences and critics alike. In 1985, Sigune von Osten won the prestigious International Piano Competition in Leeds, UK. This was a significant achievement for her, and it helped to establish her as one of the leading pianists of her generation. She went on to win several other awards and competitions, including the Clara Haskil International Piano Competition in Switzerland in 1987. Sigune von Osten's career continued to flourish, and she started performing with some of the world's leading orchestras and conductors. She has performed with the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, and many others. One of the highlights of Sigune von Osten's career was her performance of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 with the Berlin Philharmonic under the baton of Claudio Abbado. This performance was highly acclaimed, and it helped to establish her as one of the leading interpreters of Beethoven's music. Sigune von Osten is also known for her work as a chamber musician. She has collaborated with some of the world's leading musicians, including violinist Gidon Kremer and cellist Yo-Yo Ma. She has also performed in several chamber music festivals, including the Salzburg Festival and the Edinburgh International Festival. In addition to her work as a performer, Sigune von Osten is also a respected teacher. She has taught at several music schools and universities, including the Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler in Berlin and the Mozarteum University in Salzburg. Many of her students have gone on to have successful careers as musicians. Sigune von Osten's repertoire is diverse, and she has performed works by a wide range of composers, including Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Schumann, Brahms, and Bartók. She is known for her sensitive and nuanced interpretations, and her performances are characterized by a deep understanding of the music. In recognition of her contributions to the world of music, Sigune von Osten has received several awards and honors. In 2002, she was awarded the Order of Merit of Berlin, and in 2011, she was awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. She has also been awarded the Brahms Prize and the Robert Schumann Prize. Sigune von Osten continues to perform and teach, and she remains an important figure in the world of classical music.

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