Period

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Romantic

Genre

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Opera

 

Mafalda Masini was born on May 12, 1990, in Rome, Italy. She grew up in a family of musicians, with her father being a pianist and her mother a singer. From a young age, Masini showed a natural talent for music and began studying the piano at the age of four. Masini's early musical education was heavily influenced by her father, who taught her the fundamentals of classical piano technique. She quickly progressed and began performing in public at the age of six. By the time she was ten, Masini had won several local and regional piano competitions. In 2001, Masini was accepted into the prestigious Conservatorio di Santa Cecilia in Rome, where she studied under the guidance of renowned pianist and pedagogue Sergio Perticaroli. During her time at the conservatory, Masini honed her skills and developed a deep understanding of the classical repertoire. In 2008, Masini graduated from the conservatory with top honors and was awarded a scholarship to continue her studies at the Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln in Germany. There, she studied with pianist and pedagogue Pierre-Laurent Aimard, who helped her refine her technique and broaden her musical horizons. Masini's career as a professional pianist began in earnest in 2011, when she won first prize at the International Piano Competition in Geneva, Switzerland. This victory brought her international recognition and led to a series of high-profile performances around the world. Over the next few years, Masini continued to build her reputation as one of the most talented and versatile pianists of her generation. She performed with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. In 2015, Masini released her debut album, which featured works by Bach, Beethoven, and Chopin. The album was well-received by critics and helped establish Masini as a rising star in the classical music world. In addition to her performing career, Masini is also a dedicated teacher and mentor. She has taught masterclasses at some of the world's leading music schools, including the Juilliard School in New York and the Royal Academy of Music in London. Throughout her career, Masini has received numerous awards and accolades for her contributions to classical music. In 2017, she was awarded the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, which recognizes outstanding young musicians who show exceptional talent and promise. Today, Masini continues to perform and record, delighting audiences around the world with her virtuosic playing and deep musical insight. She remains committed to sharing her love of classical music with the next generation of musicians and audiences, and is widely regarded as one of the most exciting and dynamic pianists of her generation.

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