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Ensemble

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Chamber

 

Duo Melis is a classical music ensemble consisting of two guitarists, Susana Prieto and Alexis Muzurakis. The duo was founded in 1999 and has since become one of the most renowned guitar ensembles in the world. Susana Prieto was born in Madrid, Spain, in 1974. She began playing the guitar at the age of six and went on to study at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Madrid. She later continued her studies at the Hochschule für Musik in Cologne, Germany, where she received a degree in guitar performance. Alexis Muzurakis was born in Athens, Greece, in 1972. He also began playing the guitar at a young age and went on to study at the National Conservatory of Athens. He later continued his studies at the Hochschule für Musik in Cologne, where he met Susana Prieto. The two guitarists formed Duo Melis in 1999 and quickly gained recognition for their exceptional talent and musicality. They have performed in some of the most prestigious concert halls in the world, including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the Royal Albert Hall in London. They have also performed at numerous international music festivals, such as the Salzburg Festival, the Edinburgh Festival, and the Guitar Foundation of America Festival. Duo Melis has released several critically acclaimed albums, including their debut album, "Duo Melis," which was released in 2002. The album features works by composers such as Manuel de Falla, Joaquín Rodrigo, and Isaac Albéniz. Their second album, "Duo Melis Plays Piazzolla," was released in 2005 and features works by the Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla. The album was praised for its virtuosity and musicality. In addition to their performances and recordings, Duo Melis has also received numerous awards and accolades. They were awarded the first prize at the International Guitar Duo Competition in Montelimar, France, in 2000. They were also awarded the first prize at the International Guitar Duo Competition in Tokyo, Japan, in 2002. In 2003, they were awarded the prestigious Echo Klassik Award for their album "Duo Melis Plays Piazzolla." Duo Melis is known for their exceptional technique and musicality, as well as their ability to bring a fresh perspective to classical guitar music. They have been praised for their ability to blend different musical styles and for their innovative interpretations of classical works. Their performances are characterized by their precision, clarity, and emotional depth. One of the highlights of Duo Melis' career was their performance at the Berlin Philharmonic in 2006. The duo performed a program of works by composers such as Manuel de Falla, Joaquín Rodrigo, and Isaac Albéniz. The performance was praised for its virtuosity and musicality, and cemented Duo Melis' reputation as one of the most talented guitar ensembles in the world. Another highlight of Duo Melis' career was their performance at the Salzburg Festival in 2010. The duo performed a program of works by composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach, Manuel de Falla, and Astor Piazzolla. The performance was praised for its technical brilliance and emotional depth, and was considered one of the highlights of the festival. Duo Melis continues to perform and record, and their reputation as one of the most talented guitar ensembles in the world shows no signs of waning. They are known for their exceptional talent, musicality, and ability to bring a fresh perspective to classical guitar music.

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