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Itxaro Mentxaka is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant impact in the world of music. Born on May 12, 1985, in Bilbao, Spain, Itxaro showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. Her parents, who were both music enthusiasts, encouraged her to pursue her passion for music, and she began taking piano lessons with a local teacher. Itxaro's talent and dedication to music quickly became apparent, and she began participating in local music competitions. At the age of ten, she won her first competition, and this marked the beginning of her journey as a professional musician. She continued to participate in competitions and won several awards, including the first prize in the National Piano Competition in Spain in 2001. After completing her high school education, Itxaro enrolled at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Madrid, where she studied under the tutelage of renowned pianist and teacher, Alicia de Larrocha. Itxaro's time at the conservatory was a turning point in her career, as she honed her skills and developed her unique style of playing. Itxaro's talent and hard work paid off when she won the prestigious International Piano Competition in Santander in 2005. This was a significant achievement for Itxaro, as the competition was highly competitive, and winning it was a testament to her exceptional talent and dedication to music. Following her success at the International Piano Competition, Itxaro began performing in major concert halls around the world. She has performed in some of the most prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Berlin Philharmonic. Her performances have been praised for their technical brilliance, emotional depth, and musicality. Itxaro has also collaborated with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the New York Philharmonic. Her collaborations with these orchestras have resulted in some of the most memorable performances in recent years. In addition to her performances, Itxaro is also a dedicated teacher and mentor. She has taught at several music schools and conservatories around the world, and her students have gone on to achieve great success in their own careers. Itxaro's contributions to the world of music have not gone unnoticed, and she has received several awards and honors throughout her career. In 2010, she was awarded the National Music Prize in Spain, and in 2015, she was awarded the prestigious International Classical Music Award for her outstanding contributions to the world of classical music. Itxaro's dedication to music and her exceptional talent have made her one of the most respected and admired classical music artists of our time. Her performances continue to inspire and captivate audiences around the world, and her legacy as a musician and teacher will undoubtedly continue to influence generations of musicians to come.

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