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Modern

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Chamber

 

 

Keyboard

 

 

Vocal

 

Maria Isabel Siewers is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant impact in the world of music. Born on May 22, 1981, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Siewers grew up in a family of musicians. Her father, Eduardo Siewers, was a renowned guitarist, and her mother, Ana Maria Stekelman, was a pianist. From a young age, Siewers showed a keen interest in music and began playing the guitar at the age of six. Siewers received her formal music education at the National Conservatory of Music in Buenos Aires, where she studied under the guidance of renowned guitarists such as Eduardo Isaac and Victor Villadangos. She also attended masterclasses with world-renowned guitarists such as Manuel Barrueco, David Russell, and Pepe Romero. Siewers' talent and dedication to music soon began to pay off, and she started winning awards and accolades. In 2001, she won the first prize at the National Guitar Competition in Argentina, and in 2002, she won the first prize at the International Guitar Competition in Paraguay. These awards helped to establish her as a rising star in the world of classical guitar. Siewers' career took off in 2003 when she won the prestigious Francisco Tarrega International Guitar Competition in Spain. This competition is one of the most prestigious guitar competitions in the world and has been won by some of the greatest guitarists of all time, including Julian Bream, John Williams, and David Russell. Siewers' win at the competition was a significant milestone in her career and helped to establish her as one of the leading guitarists of her generation. Following her win at the Francisco Tarrega International Guitar Competition, Siewers began to perform extensively around the world. She has performed in some of the most prestigious concert halls in the world, including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Palau de la Musica in Barcelona. She has also performed at major music festivals such as the Edinburgh International Festival, the Salzburg Festival, and the Ravinia Festival. Siewers' performances have been praised for their technical brilliance, musicality, and emotional depth. She has a unique ability to connect with her audience and to convey the emotions and nuances of the music she plays. Her repertoire includes works by some of the greatest composers of all time, including Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and Chopin. In addition to her performances, Siewers is also a dedicated teacher and has taught masterclasses around the world. She has taught at some of the most prestigious music schools in the world, including the Royal Academy of Music in London and the Juilliard School in New York. Her students have gone on to win major competitions and to establish successful careers in music. Siewers' contributions to the world of classical music have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In 2007, she was awarded the Medal of Honor by the Argentine National Congress in recognition of her contributions to the arts. In 2010, she was awarded the Order of Merit by the President of the Republic of Poland in recognition of her contributions to Polish culture. Siewers continues to be an active performer and teacher, and her contributions to the world of classical music are sure to be felt for many years to come. Her dedication to music, her technical brilliance, and her ability to connect with her audience have made her one of the most respected and admired guitarists of her generation.

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