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Conductor

 

David Afkham is a renowned classical music artist who has made a name for himself as a conductor and pianist. Born on April 1, 1983, in Freiburg, Germany, Afkham grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a cellist, and his mother was a pianist, which exposed him to music at a young age. Afkham began playing the piano at the age of six and showed exceptional talent. He went on to study at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hamburg, where he received his diploma in piano performance. He also studied conducting with Christoph von Dohnányi and received a scholarship to attend the International Conducting Academy in Berlin. Afkham's career as a conductor began in 2008 when he was appointed as the assistant conductor of the Gustav Mahler Youth Orchestra. He quickly gained recognition for his talent and was appointed as the principal conductor of the Spanish National Orchestra in 2014. He has also served as the principal guest conductor of the Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana and the Mahler Chamber Orchestra. Afkham has conducted some of the world's most prestigious orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the Vienna Philharmonic. He has also collaborated with some of the most renowned soloists, including Anne-Sophie Mutter, Lang Lang, and Yo-Yo Ma. One of Afkham's most notable performances was his debut with the Berlin Philharmonic in 2010. He conducted a program that included works by Beethoven, Brahms, and Stravinsky, and received critical acclaim for his performance. He has since returned to conduct the Berlin Philharmonic on several occasions. Afkham has also received numerous awards and accolades for his work as a conductor. In 2010, he was awarded the Nestlé and Salzburg Festival Young Conductors Award, which recognizes young conductors who show exceptional talent. He was also awarded the German Conductors Prize in 2012 and the Credit Suisse Young Artist Award in 2013. In addition to his work as a conductor, Afkham is also an accomplished pianist. He has performed as a soloist with several orchestras, including the Hamburg Symphony Orchestra and the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen. He has also recorded several albums as a pianist, including a recording of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 with the Mahler Chamber Orchestra. Afkham is known for his passion for contemporary music and has conducted several premieres of new works. He has also worked with several contemporary composers, including Jörg Widmann and Matthias Pintscher. In 2019, Afkham was appointed as the music director of the Orchestre National de France, one of the most prestigious orchestras in Europe. He has since led the orchestra in several performances and has received critical acclaim for his work. Afkham is known for his dynamic and expressive conducting style, which has earned him a reputation as one of the most exciting young conductors in the world. He is also known for his dedication to music education and has worked with several youth orchestras and music schools. In conclusion, David Afkham is a talented and accomplished classical music artist who has made a significant impact on the world of classical music. His passion for music and dedication to his craft have earned him numerous awards and accolades, and he continues to inspire audiences around the world with his performances.

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