Role

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Conductor  

Country

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Hungary

Birth

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February 1, 1952 in Pécs, Hungary

Period

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Contemporary

Genre

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Concerto

 

 

Keyboard

 

Jenö Jandó is a renowned classical pianist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. Born on February 1, 1952, in Pécs, Hungary, Jandó showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of seven. He studied at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest, where he received his diploma in 1974. Jandó's career as a pianist began in the 1970s when he won several international competitions, including the Beethoven Competition in Vienna and the Hungarian Radio Piano Competition. He quickly gained recognition for his exceptional talent and was invited to perform in major concert halls around the world. One of Jandó's most significant achievements was his recording of the complete piano works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This project, which he began in 1984, took him over a decade to complete and resulted in a total of 12 CDs. The recordings were highly acclaimed and earned Jandó numerous awards, including the Grand Prix du Disque and the Diapason d'Or. Jandó has also recorded the complete piano works of other composers, including Franz Liszt, Béla Bartók, and Frédéric Chopin. His recordings of Chopin's music, in particular, have been praised for their sensitivity and emotional depth. In addition to his recordings, Jandó has performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. He has also collaborated with some of the most renowned conductors, such as Sir Neville Marriner, James Levine, and Zubin Mehta. Jandó's performances have been praised for their technical brilliance and musicality. He is known for his ability to bring out the nuances and subtleties of a piece of music, and his interpretations are often described as insightful and deeply moving. Throughout his career, Jandó has received numerous awards and honors. In 1996, he was awarded the Liszt Prize by the Hungarian government for his contributions to the country's cultural heritage. He has also been awarded the Kossuth Prize, Hungary's highest cultural award, and the Bartók-Pásztory Award for his performances of Bartók's music. Jandó continues to perform and record, and his contributions to the world of classical music have been significant. He has inspired countless musicians and music lovers around the world with his exceptional talent and dedication to his craft.

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