Period

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Baroque

 

 

Classical

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Choral

 

 

Concerto

 

 

Orchestral

 

Andreas Blau is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. Born on October 27, 1939, in Berlin, Germany, Blau grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a violinist, and his mother was a pianist. Blau started playing the flute at the age of ten and showed exceptional talent from an early age. Blau's musical education began at the Hochschule für Musik in Berlin, where he studied under the guidance of Paul Meisen. He later continued his studies at the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria, where he studied with Aurele Nicolet. Blau's talent and dedication to music were evident from the start, and he quickly gained recognition as a promising young musician. In 1960, Blau joined the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra as the principal flutist, a position he held for over thirty years. During his tenure with the orchestra, Blau became known for his exceptional musicianship and his ability to bring out the best in his fellow musicians. He was also a sought-after soloist and chamber musician, performing with some of the world's most renowned orchestras and ensembles. Blau's career highlights include his performances of Mozart's Flute Concerto No. 1 in G major and Flute Concerto No. 2 in D major, which are considered some of the most challenging pieces in the flute repertoire. He also performed as a soloist in Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, which is one of the most iconic works in the classical music canon. In addition to his work as a performer, Blau was also a dedicated teacher. He taught at the Hochschule für Musik in Berlin and the Mozarteum in Salzburg, where he had studied as a young musician. He also gave masterclasses around the world, sharing his knowledge and expertise with aspiring musicians. Blau's contributions to the world of music have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In 1977, he was awarded the Order of Merit of Berlin, one of the highest honors bestowed by the city. He was also awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany in 1990, in recognition of his contributions to the arts. Blau retired from the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra in 1993, but he continued to perform and teach. He was a regular guest performer with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, a London-based ensemble that specializes in historically informed performances of classical music. He also continued to give masterclasses and workshops, sharing his knowledge and expertise with the next generation of musicians. In 2019, Blau was honored with a lifetime achievement award by the German Music Council, in recognition of his contributions to the world of classical music. The award was presented to him at a ceremony in Berlin, where he was praised for his exceptional musicianship and his dedication to the art of music. Today, Andreas Blau is considered one of the greatest flutists of his generation. His contributions to the world of classical music have been immense, and his legacy continues to inspire and influence musicians around the world.

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