Marko Stuparevic is a Serbian classical pianist who has gained international recognition for his virtuosic performances and musical interpretations. Born on December 22, 1987, in Belgrade, Serbia, Stuparevic showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. He was quickly recognized as a prodigious talent and began studying with some of the most renowned piano teachers in Serbia. Stuparevic's early musical education was marked by a series of impressive achievements. At the age of 11, he won first prize at the National Piano Competition in Belgrade, and at 14, he was awarded the Grand Prix at the International Piano Competition in Novi Sad. These early successes set the stage for a career that would take him to some of the world's most prestigious concert halls. In 2006, Stuparevic was accepted into the Faculty of Music in Belgrade, where he studied with Professor Arbo Valdma. During his time at the faculty, he continued to win awards and accolades, including first prize at the International Piano Competition in Niš in 2007 and the Special Prize for the Best Performance of a Contemporary Piece at the International Piano Competition in Rome in 2008. After completing his studies in Belgrade, Stuparevic continued his musical education in Europe and the United States. He studied with renowned pianists such as Boris Berman, Pascal Devoyon, and Robert McDonald, and participated in masterclasses with luminaries such as Murray Perahia and András Schiff. Stuparevic's international career began to take off in the early 2010s. In 2011, he won first prize at the International Piano Competition in San Marino, and in 2012, he was awarded the Special Prize for the Best Performance of a Beethoven Sonata at the International Piano Competition in Vienna. These successes led to invitations to perform at some of the world's most prestigious concert halls, including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the Royal Festival Hall in London. Stuparevic's performances have been praised for their technical brilliance and emotional depth. He is known for his ability to bring out the nuances and subtleties of the music he plays, and for his ability to connect with audiences on a deep emotional level. His repertoire is wide-ranging, encompassing works by classical composers such as Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven, as well as more contemporary pieces by composers such as Ligeti and Messiaen. In addition to his solo performances, Stuparevic has also collaborated with some of the world's leading orchestras and conductors. He has performed with the Belgrade Philharmonic, the Vienna Chamber Orchestra, and the Moscow Symphony Orchestra, among others. He has also worked with conductors such as Zubin Mehta, Vladimir Ashkenazy, and Daniel Harding. Stuparevic's musical achievements have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In addition to the prizes he won at international piano competitions, he has also been awarded the prestigious Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts Award for his contributions to the arts. He has also been named a Steinway Artist, an honor reserved for the world's most accomplished pianists. Despite his many accomplishments, Stuparevic remains committed to his craft and to the pursuit of musical excellence.

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