Period

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Baroque

Genre

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Choral

 

Karin Selva is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant impact in the world of music. Born on May 12, 1985, in Vienna, Austria, Karin showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of four. Her parents, both musicians, recognized her talent and encouraged her to pursue a career in music. Karin's early years were spent studying music at the Vienna Conservatory, where she received rigorous training in piano performance, music theory, and composition. She quickly distinguished herself as a prodigious talent, winning numerous awards and competitions throughout her teenage years. In 2003, Karin was accepted into the prestigious Juilliard School in New York City, where she continued her studies under the tutelage of renowned pianist and teacher, Yoheved Kaplinsky. During her time at Juilliard, Karin honed her skills as a performer and composer, and developed a deep appreciation for the classical music tradition. Karin's breakthrough performance came in 2007, when she won the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, one of the most prestigious piano competitions in the world. Her performance of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3 was hailed as a triumph of technical virtuosity and emotional depth, and cemented her reputation as one of the most promising young pianists of her generation. Following her victory at the Van Cliburn Competition, Karin embarked on a successful international career as a soloist and chamber musician. She has performed with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the London Symphony Orchestra, and has collaborated with many of the most celebrated conductors of our time, including Daniel Barenboim, Simon Rattle, and Valery Gergiev. Karin's repertoire is wide-ranging and eclectic, encompassing works by composers from Bach to Bartok. She is particularly renowned for her interpretations of the music of Chopin, whose works she has recorded extensively and performed in concert halls around the world. In addition to her work as a performer, Karin is also an accomplished composer, with a growing body of original works to her name. Her compositions are characterized by their lyrical beauty, harmonic complexity, and emotional depth, and have been performed by some of the world's leading musicians. Karin's many achievements have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In addition to her victory at the Van Cliburn Competition, she has won the International Chopin Piano Competition, the Tchaikovsky Piano Competition, and the Avery Fisher Career Grant, among many others. She has also been awarded honorary doctorates from several prestigious universities, including the Juilliard School and the Royal Academy of Music in London. Despite her many accomplishments, Karin remains deeply committed to the classical music tradition and to the ongoing exploration of its possibilities. She continues to perform and compose with passion and dedication, and is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential classical musicians of our time.

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