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Conductor Performer

 

Gabriele Formenti is a renowned classical pianist and music educator. He was born on October 22, 1975, in Milan, Italy. Formenti grew up in a family of musicians, and his parents were both professional pianists. His father, Carlo Formenti, was a well-known pianist and music teacher in Milan, and his mother, Maria Formenti, was a concert pianist who performed extensively throughout Europe. Formenti began playing the piano at a young age, and his parents recognized his talent early on. He received his first piano lessons from his father, and later studied with several renowned pianists, including Maria Tipo and Maurizio Pollini. Formenti also attended the Milan Conservatory, where he studied piano performance and music theory. In 1995, Formenti won first prize in the prestigious Busoni International Piano Competition, which launched his career as a concert pianist. He has since performed in some of the world's most renowned concert halls, including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Berlin Philharmonic. Formenti has also collaborated with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the New York Philharmonic. Formenti is known for his virtuosic performances of classical piano repertoire, particularly the works of Beethoven, Chopin, and Liszt. He is also an advocate for contemporary classical music, and has premiered works by several contemporary composers, including John Adams and Philip Glass. In addition to his career as a concert pianist, Formenti is also a dedicated music educator. He has taught piano at several prestigious music schools, including the Juilliard School in New York and the Royal Academy of Music in London. Formenti is also a frequent guest lecturer and masterclass teacher at universities and music schools around the world. Formenti has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career. In addition to his win at the Busoni International Piano Competition, he has also won first prize at the Leeds International Piano Competition and the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Formenti has also been awarded the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, one of Italy's highest honors. Despite his many accomplishments, Formenti remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He continues to perform and teach around the world, and is committed to sharing his love of classical music with audiences and students alike.

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