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July 3, 1985 in Moscow, Russia

 

Yulianna Avdeeva is a renowned classical pianist who has captivated audiences around the world with her virtuosic performances and sensitive interpretations of the great works of the piano repertoire. Born on July 15, 1985, in Moscow, Russia, Avdeeva showed an early aptitude for music and began studying piano at the age of five. Avdeeva's talent was quickly recognized, and she was accepted into the prestigious Central Music School in Moscow, where she studied with renowned pianist Tatiana Zelikman. She continued her studies at the Moscow State Conservatory, where she worked with professors Vera Gornostaeva and Sergei Dorensky. Avdeeva's early performances were marked by a remarkable technical proficiency and a deep emotional connection to the music she played. She won her first international competition at the age of 16, taking first prize at the Concours International de Piano de Lyon in France. This was followed by a string of other competition victories, including first prize at the Hamamatsu International Piano Competition in Japan in 2005 and the International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, Poland, in 2010. Avdeeva's victory at the Chopin Competition was particularly significant, as it marked the first time a female pianist had won the prestigious competition in over 45 years. Her performance of Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor was praised for its technical brilliance and emotional depth, and she was hailed as a rising star in the classical music world. Since her competition victories, Avdeeva has gone on to perform with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. She has also given recitals at major concert halls around the world, including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Salle Pleyel in Paris. Avdeeva's repertoire is wide-ranging, encompassing works by composers from Bach to Bartok. She is particularly known for her interpretations of the music of Chopin, and has recorded several albums of his works, including a critically acclaimed recording of his complete Nocturnes. In addition to her performing career, Avdeeva is also a dedicated teacher, and has given masterclasses at institutions around the world. She is currently a professor of piano at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Munich, Germany. Avdeeva's numerous awards and accolades include the prestigious Diapason d'Or award for her recording of Chopin's Piano Concertos, as well as the Echo Klassik award for her recording of Chopin's Nocturnes. She was also named a "Rising Star" by the European Concert Hall Organization in 2011, and was awarded the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland in 2012 for her contributions to the promotion of Polish culture. Despite her many achievements, Avdeeva remains humble and dedicated to her craft. She continues to push herself to new heights in her performances and recordings, and is widely regarded as one of the most exciting and talented pianists of her generation.

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