Birth

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1982 in Rochester, NY

Genre

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Chamber

 

Alisa Weilerstein is a renowned American cellist who has made a name for herself in the classical music world. Born on April 14, 1982, in Rochester, New York, Alisa grew up in a family of musicians. Her parents, Donald Weilerstein and Vivian Hornik Weilerstein, were both professional violinists, and her grandmother was a pianist. Alisa began playing the cello at the age of four, and by the time she was nine, she was already performing in public. Alisa's talent was evident from a young age, and she quickly gained recognition for her exceptional musical abilities. She won her first major competition at the age of 13, when she was awarded first prize in the International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians. This was followed by a string of other awards and honors, including the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant in 2000. Throughout her career, Alisa has performed with some of the world's leading orchestras and conductors. She has appeared as a soloist with the New York Philharmonic, the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and many others. She has also collaborated with some of the most renowned conductors of our time, including Daniel Barenboim, Sir Simon Rattle, and Gustavo Dudamel. One of Alisa's most memorable performances was her debut with the Berlin Philharmonic in 2007. She performed the Elgar Cello Concerto under the baton of Sir Simon Rattle, and her performance was met with critical acclaim. The Berliner Zeitung praised her "soulful and virtuosic playing," while the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung called her "a cellist of extraordinary talent." In addition to her work as a soloist, Alisa is also an accomplished chamber musician. She has performed with some of the world's leading chamber ensembles, including the Emerson String Quartet and the Guarneri Quartet. She is also a founding member of the Trondheim Soloists, a chamber orchestra based in Norway. Alisa's recordings have also received critical acclaim. Her recording of the Dvorak Cello Concerto with the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra was named "Recording of the Year" by BBC Music Magazine in 2014. She has also recorded the complete works for cello and piano by Beethoven with pianist Inon Barnatan, which was released in 2015 to critical acclaim. Despite her success, Alisa remains humble and dedicated to her craft. She is known for her intense focus and dedication to her music, and she spends countless hours practicing and perfecting her technique. She is also committed to promoting classical music to a wider audience, and she frequently gives masterclasses and workshops to young musicians. In recognition of her contributions to the world of classical music, Alisa has received numerous awards and honors. In addition to the Avery Fisher Career Grant, she has been awarded the Leonard Bernstein Prize at the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival, the MacArthur Fellowship, and the Glashütte Original MusicFestivalAward. Alisa Weilerstein is a true virtuoso of the cello, and her talent and dedication have made her one of the most respected and admired musicians of our time. Her performances are marked by a rare combination of technical brilliance and emotional depth, and she has inspired countless young musicians to pursue their own dreams of musical excellence.

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