Mirjam Wernli is a Swiss classical music artist who has made a name for herself as a pianist, composer, and conductor. Born on May 22, 1979, in Zurich, Switzerland, Wernli showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of five. Her parents, both music lovers, recognized her talent and encouraged her to pursue her passion. Wernli's musical education began at the Zurich Conservatory, where she studied piano under the tutelage of renowned pianist and pedagogue, Homero Francesch. She later went on to study at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hanover, Germany, where she received her diploma in piano performance. During her time in Hanover, Wernli also studied composition with the composer and conductor, Manfred Trojahn. Wernli's career as a pianist took off in the early 2000s, when she began performing extensively throughout Europe and Asia. Her performances were praised for their technical precision, musicality, and emotional depth. In 2003, she won the prestigious Clara Haskil International Piano Competition in Switzerland, which helped to establish her as one of the leading pianists of her generation. Over the years, Wernli has performed with some of the world's most renowned orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. She has also collaborated with many of the world's leading conductors, including Daniel Barenboim, Simon Rattle, and Zubin Mehta. In addition to her work as a pianist, Wernli has also established herself as a composer and conductor. Her compositions have been performed by orchestras and ensembles around the world, and she has conducted many of her own works in concert. In 2015, she was appointed as the principal conductor of the Zurich Chamber Orchestra, a position she held until 2019. Throughout her career, Wernli has received numerous awards and accolades for her contributions to classical music. In addition to her win at the Clara Haskil International Piano Competition, she has also been awarded the Prix Credit Suisse Jeunes Solistes, the Prix de la Fondation Suisa, and the Prix de la Fondation Leenaards, among others. Despite her many accomplishments, Wernli remains humble and dedicated to her craft. She continues to perform, compose, and conduct, and is committed to sharing her love of classical music with audiences around the world.

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