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December, 1984 in Buenos Aires, Argentina

 

Horacio Lavandera is a renowned classical pianist from Argentina, known for his virtuosic performances and unique interpretations of classical repertoire. Born on August 28, 1984, in Buenos Aires, Lavandera showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of four. He was a prodigious talent, and by the age of six, he had already won his first piano competition. Lavandera's parents recognized his talent and encouraged him to pursue a career in music. He began studying with renowned pianists and teachers in Argentina, including Eduardo Delgado and Aldo Antognazzi. At the age of 12, he made his debut as a soloist with the National Symphony Orchestra of Argentina, performing Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23. Lavandera's talent continued to flourish, and he went on to win numerous awards and competitions throughout his teenage years. In 2000, he won first prize at the International Piano Competition "Ciudad de San Sebastián" in Spain, and in 2003, he won the Grand Prix at the International Piano Competition "Parnassos" in Mexico. In 2004, Lavandera was awarded a scholarship to study at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hannover, Germany, where he studied with renowned pianist and teacher Arie Vardi. During his time in Germany, Lavandera continued to win awards and competitions, including first prize at the International Piano Competition "Ciudad de Ferrol" in Spain in 2005. Lavandera's international career began to take off in the late 2000s, and he quickly gained a reputation as one of the most exciting young pianists of his generation. He has performed with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. One of Lavandera's most notable performances was his debut at the Salzburg Festival in 2010, where he performed a solo recital of works by Bach, Beethoven, and Chopin. The performance was widely praised by critics, who hailed Lavandera as a "pianist of exceptional talent and sensitivity." Lavandera has also made a name for himself as a champion of contemporary music, and he has premiered works by some of the world's leading composers, including György Ligeti, Mauricio Kagel, and Alberto Ginastera. He has also recorded several albums of contemporary music, including a critically acclaimed recording of Ligeti's Études. In addition to his performing career, Lavandera is also a dedicated teacher and has given masterclasses at some of the world's leading music schools, including the Juilliard School in New York and the Royal Academy of Music in London. Throughout his career, Lavandera has received numerous awards and honors, including the Konex Award for Best Instrumentalist in Argentina in 2015 and the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany in 2018. He is also a Steinway Artist, and he has been featured in several documentaries and television programs about classical music. Today, Lavandera continues to perform and record extensively, and he remains one of the most exciting and innovative pianists of his generation. His unique interpretations and virtuosic performances have earned him a devoted following around the world, and he is widely regarded as one of the most important classical musicians of his time.

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