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May 2, 1974 in Lyon, France

 

Wilhem Latchoumia is a French classical pianist who has gained international recognition for his virtuosic performances and innovative programming. Born in 1983 in Toulouse, France, Latchoumia began playing the piano at the age of six and quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument. He went on to study at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, where he was mentored by renowned pianists such as Jacques Rouvier and Jean-François Heisser. Latchoumia's early career was marked by a series of impressive competition wins, including first prize at the International Piano Competition of Epinal in 2002 and the International Piano Competition of Brest in 2003. These victories helped to establish him as a rising star in the classical music world, and he soon began to receive invitations to perform at major concert halls and festivals around the globe. One of Latchoumia's most notable early performances was his debut recital at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris in 2005. The program featured works by Bach, Beethoven, and Liszt, as well as a contemporary piece by the French composer Gérard Pesson. Critics praised Latchoumia's technical skill and musical sensitivity, and the concert helped to cement his reputation as a pianist to watch. In the years that followed, Latchoumia continued to build his career with a series of high-profile performances and recordings. He made his debut with the Orchestre National de France in 2007, playing Ravel's Piano Concerto in G Major under the baton of Daniele Gatti. He also collaborated with the conductor Pierre Boulez on a recording of Boulez's own piano music, which was released to critical acclaim in 2009. One of Latchoumia's most ambitious projects to date was his 2012 recording of the complete piano works of the French composer Tristan Murail. Murail is known for his use of spectral techniques, which involve analyzing the acoustic properties of sound and using them to create new harmonic and timbral effects. Latchoumia's recording of Murail's music was praised for its technical precision and its ability to capture the composer's unique sound world. In addition to his work as a performer and recording artist, Latchoumia has also been active as a teacher and advocate for contemporary music. He has taught masterclasses at institutions such as the Royal Academy of Music in London and the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg, and he has worked closely with composers such as Philippe Hurel and Michael Jarrell to premiere new works for the piano. Throughout his career, Latchoumia has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the classical music world. In 2010, he was named a laureate of the Fondation Simone et Cino Del Duca, which recognizes outstanding achievement in the arts and sciences. He has also been awarded the Prix de la Révélation Classique de l'Adami and the Prix de la Fondation Charles Oulmont, among other accolades. Today, Latchoumia continues to perform regularly at major concert halls and festivals around the world. His repertoire spans a wide range of styles and periods, from Bach and Mozart to contemporary composers such as Murail and Boulez. He is known for his technical brilliance, his musical sensitivity, and his commitment to exploring new sounds and ideas in classical music. As one of the most exciting pianists of his generation, he is sure to continue making waves in the classical music world for years to come.

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