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Peter Tiehuis is a renowned Dutch guitarist and composer who has made a significant contribution to the world of classical music. Born on August 9, 1956, in Amsterdam, Tiehuis grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a jazz pianist, and his mother was a classical pianist. Tiehuis started playing the guitar at the age of 12 and quickly developed a passion for the instrument. Tiehuis's early musical influences were jazz and rock music. He was particularly inspired by guitarists such as Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and Wes Montgomery. However, Tiehuis's interest in classical music grew as he started to explore the works of composers such as Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart. He was fascinated by the complexity and beauty of classical music and decided to pursue a career in this field. Tiehuis studied classical guitar at the Sweelinck Conservatory in Amsterdam, where he received his degree in 1981. He then went on to study jazz guitar at the Hilversum Conservatory, where he graduated in 1983. Tiehuis's training in both classical and jazz music gave him a unique perspective on the guitar and allowed him to develop a style that was both technically proficient and musically expressive. Tiehuis's career as a professional musician began in the early 1980s when he started performing with various jazz and pop bands in the Netherlands. He quickly gained a reputation as a skilled guitarist and was soon in demand as a session musician. Tiehuis's versatility as a guitarist allowed him to work with a wide range of artists, from jazz musicians such as Chet Baker and Toots Thielemans to pop stars such as Marco Borsato and Trijntje Oosterhuis. In addition to his work as a session musician, Tiehuis also pursued a career as a solo artist and composer. He released his first solo album, "Tiehuis," in 1987, which showcased his unique blend of classical and jazz influences. The album received critical acclaim and established Tiehuis as a rising star in the Dutch music scene. Tiehuis's career reached new heights in the 1990s when he became a member of the Metropole Orchestra, a Dutch jazz and pop orchestra. As a member of the orchestra, Tiehuis had the opportunity to work with some of the world's most renowned musicians, including Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny, and Quincy Jones. Tiehuis's contributions to the orchestra were significant, and he was eventually appointed as the orchestra's principal guitarist. Tiehuis's work with the Metropole Orchestra led to numerous high-profile performances and collaborations. In 1995, Tiehuis performed with the orchestra at the North Sea Jazz Festival, one of the largest jazz festivals in the world. The performance was a huge success, and Tiehuis was praised for his virtuosic guitar playing and musical sensitivity. In addition to his work with the Metropole Orchestra, Tiehuis also collaborated with other prominent musicians and ensembles. He worked with the Dutch Wind Ensemble, a classical wind ensemble, on their album "Dutch Masters," which featured arrangements of works by Dutch composers such as Sweelinck and Vermeer. Tiehuis also collaborated with the Dutch jazz pianist Michiel Borstlap on the album "Day Off," which featured original compositions by both musicians. Tiehuis's contributions to the world of classical music have not gone unnoticed. He has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career, including the Edison Award, the most prestigious music award in the Netherlands.

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