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Composer Conductor  

Birth

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1965 in Graz, Austria

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Choral

 

 

Vocal

 

Christina Pluhar is a renowned Austrian musician, composer, and conductor who has made a significant contribution to the world of classical music. She was born on October 18, 1965, in Graz, Austria, and grew up in a family of musicians. Her father was a musicologist, and her mother was a singer, which exposed her to music from an early age. Pluhar began her musical education at the Graz Conservatory, where she studied the harp and lute. She later continued her studies at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis in Switzerland, where she specialized in early music. During her time at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis, Pluhar was mentored by renowned musicians such as Hopkinson Smith and Eugen Dombois. After completing her studies, Pluhar began performing as a soloist and chamber musician, specializing in early music. She quickly gained recognition for her virtuosic performances and innovative interpretations of Baroque and Renaissance music. In 2000, she founded the ensemble L'Arpeggiata, which became her primary musical project. L'Arpeggiata is a unique ensemble that combines early music with jazz, folk, and world music. The ensemble features a diverse group of musicians, including singers, instrumentalists, and percussionists, who perform on a variety of instruments, including the harp, lute, guitar, and accordion. Pluhar serves as the artistic director and conductor of the ensemble. Under Pluhar's leadership, L'Arpeggiata has become one of the most acclaimed early music ensembles in the world. The ensemble has released numerous albums, many of which have received critical acclaim and won awards. Some of their most notable albums include "La Tarantella," "Monteverdi: Teatro d'Amore," and "Via Crucis." In addition to her work with L'Arpeggiata, Pluhar has also collaborated with other musicians and ensembles. She has worked with renowned musicians such as Philippe Jaroussky, Nuria Rial, and Vincenzo Capezzuto, and has performed with ensembles such as the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and the Venice Baroque Orchestra. Pluhar's performances have taken her to some of the most prestigious concert halls and festivals in the world. She has performed at the Salzburg Festival, the Edinburgh International Festival, and the Berlin Philharmonic, among others. Her performances have been praised for their energy, passion, and virtuosity. Pluhar has received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to the world of classical music. In 2009, she was awarded the Echo Klassik Award for her album "La Tarantella." She has also been awarded the Prix des Radios Francophones Publiques and the Diapason d'Or, among others. In addition to her work as a performer and conductor, Pluhar is also a composer. She has composed music for theater productions, dance performances, and films. Her compositions are often inspired by early music and feature a blend of different musical styles. Pluhar's contributions to the world of classical music have been significant. She has helped to bring early music to a wider audience and has inspired a new generation of musicians to explore the rich history of classical music. Her innovative approach to music-making has earned her a reputation as one of the most exciting and dynamic musicians of her generation.

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