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Romantic

 

 

Modern

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Chamber

 

 

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Ivo Janssen is a renowned Dutch classical pianist, born on September 16, 1963, in Amsterdam, Netherlands. He grew up in a musical family, with his father being a conductor and his mother a pianist. Janssen started playing the piano at the age of five and showed exceptional talent from an early age. Janssen received his formal education at the Sweelinck Conservatory in Amsterdam, where he studied under the tutelage of Jan Wijn. He later continued his studies at the Moscow Conservatory with Lev Naumov and at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague with Naum Grubert. Janssen made his debut as a soloist with the Amsterdam Philharmonic Orchestra at the age of 14, performing Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major. He went on to perform with many other orchestras, including the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra. Janssen has won numerous awards throughout his career, including the prestigious Dutch Music Prize in 1993, which is the highest honor for a classical musician in the Netherlands. He has also been awarded the Edison Classical Music Award, the VSCD Classical Music Prize, and the Prix d'Excellence. Janssen is known for his unique approach to classical music, often performing works that are rarely heard in concert halls. He has recorded the complete piano works of Bach, Mozart, and Schumann, as well as the complete piano sonatas of Beethoven. His recordings have received critical acclaim and have been praised for their technical brilliance and musical sensitivity. One of Janssen's most notable performances was his 2006 performance of Bach's Goldberg Variations at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. The performance was broadcast live on Dutch television and was later released on DVD. The performance was praised for its technical precision and emotional depth, and it cemented Janssen's reputation as one of the world's leading interpreters of Bach's music. In addition to his solo performances, Janssen is also a sought-after chamber musician. He has collaborated with many renowned musicians, including cellist Pieter Wispelwey and violinist Janine Jansen. Janssen is also a passionate advocate for contemporary classical music. He has premiered works by many contemporary composers, including Louis Andriessen, John Cage, and György Ligeti. In addition to his performing career, Janssen is also a respected teacher. He has taught at the Sweelinck Conservatory in Amsterdam and the Royal Conservatory in The Hague, and he has given masterclasses throughout Europe and Asia. Janssen continues to perform and record, and he remains one of the most respected and influential classical pianists of his generation. His dedication to his craft and his passion for music have inspired countless musicians and music lovers around the world.

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