Role

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Conductor  

Period

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Modern

Genre

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Avant-Garde

 

 

Choral

 

 

Vocal

 

Ewald Lisak is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. Born on May 12, 1978, in Vienna, Austria, Lisak showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. His parents recognized his talent and encouraged him to pursue his passion for music. Lisak's musical education began at the Vienna Conservatory, where he studied under the guidance of renowned pianist and teacher, Prof. Paul Badura-Skoda. He later continued his studies at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna, where he received his diploma with distinction. Throughout his career, Lisak has performed in some of the world's most prestigious concert halls, including the Musikverein in Vienna, the Carnegie Hall in New York, and the Royal Albert Hall in London. He has also collaborated with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the Vienna Philharmonic, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the London Symphony Orchestra. One of the highlights of Lisak's career was his performance at the Salzburg Festival in 2005, where he played Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 with the Vienna Philharmonic under the baton of conductor Zubin Mehta. The performance was widely acclaimed by critics and established Lisak as one of the leading pianists of his generation. Lisak has also won numerous awards throughout his career, including the International Beethoven Piano Competition in Vienna in 1996 and the International Franz Liszt Piano Competition in Utrecht in 2000. He has also been awarded the prestigious Austrian State Prize for Music in 2010. In addition to his performances, Lisak is also a dedicated teacher and has taught at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna since 2005. He is known for his innovative teaching methods and has inspired many young musicians to pursue a career in music. Lisak's repertoire is diverse and includes works by some of the greatest composers in history, including Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin, and Liszt. He is particularly known for his interpretations of Beethoven's piano sonatas, which he has performed in their entirety in numerous concerts around the world. Despite his success, Lisak remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He continues to perform and teach, and his passion for music is evident in everything he does. His contributions to the world of classical music have been significant, and he is widely regarded as one of the greatest pianists of his generation.

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