Period

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Renaissance

Genre

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Choral

 

Douglas Stevens was born on May 12, 1985, in New York City. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his mother being a pianist and his father a cellist. From a young age, Stevens showed a natural talent for music, and he began playing the piano at the age of four. Stevens received his formal music education at the Juilliard School in New York City, where he studied under the renowned pianist and teacher, Yoheved Kaplinsky. He also studied with other notable pianists, including Emanuel Ax and Murray Perahia. Stevens made his debut as a soloist with the New York Philharmonic at the age of 16, performing Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3. This performance was widely praised, and it marked the beginning of Stevens' career as a concert pianist. Over the years, Stevens has performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. He has also collaborated with many of the world's most renowned conductors, including Daniel Barenboim, Simon Rattle, and Riccardo Muti. Stevens is known for his interpretations of the works of Beethoven, Mozart, and Chopin, and he has recorded many of their works for major record labels, including Deutsche Grammophon and Sony Classical. His recordings have received critical acclaim, and he has won several awards for his performances, including a Grammy Award for Best Classical Instrumental Solo in 2012. In addition to his work as a soloist, Stevens is also a dedicated chamber musician. He has performed with many of the world's leading chamber ensembles, including the Emerson String Quartet and the Guarneri Quartet. He is also a frequent collaborator with other soloists, including violinist Joshua Bell and cellist Yo-Yo Ma. Stevens is known for his commitment to music education, and he has given masterclasses and workshops at many of the world's leading music schools, including the Juilliard School, the Curtis Institute of Music, and the Royal Academy of Music in London. He is also a faculty member at the Aspen Music Festival and School, where he teaches piano and chamber music. Stevens has received many awards and honors throughout his career, including the Avery Fisher Career Grant, the Gilmore Young Artist Award, and the Arthur Rubinstein Prize. He was also named a MacArthur Fellow in 2015, in recognition of his contributions to the field of classical music. Despite his many accomplishments, Stevens remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He continues to perform and record regularly, and he is committed to sharing his love of music with audiences around the world.

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