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Michel Alabau is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. Born on December 12, 1975, in Barcelona, Spain, Michel showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. His parents recognized his talent and encouraged him to pursue his passion for music. Michel's musical education began at the Conservatori Superior de Música del Liceu in Barcelona, where he studied piano under the guidance of renowned pianist and pedagogue Albert Attenelle. He later continued his studies at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hannover, Germany, where he studied with the renowned pianist and pedagogue Karl-Heinz Kämmerling. Michel's talent and dedication to music were evident from an early age, and he quickly gained recognition as a rising star in the classical music world. He won numerous awards and competitions, including the First Prize at the International Piano Competition of Andorra in 1993, the First Prize at the International Piano Competition of Lleida in 1994, and the First Prize at the International Piano Competition of Santander in 1995. Michel's career as a concert pianist began in earnest in the late 1990s, and he quickly established himself as one of the most talented and sought-after pianists of his generation. He has performed in some of the world's most prestigious concert halls, including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Berlin Philharmonic. One of Michel's most notable performances was his debut with the Berlin Philharmonic in 2001, where he performed Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5, also known as the "Emperor" concerto. The performance was widely acclaimed, and Michel was praised for his technical skill and musical interpretation. Michel has also collaborated with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, and the Vienna Philharmonic. He has worked with many renowned conductors, including Sir Simon Rattle, Daniel Barenboim, and Zubin Mehta. In addition to his work as a concert pianist, Michel is also a dedicated teacher and mentor. He has taught at several prestigious music schools, including the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hannover and the Conservatori Superior de Música del Liceu in Barcelona. He is known for his patient and supportive teaching style, and many of his students have gone on to successful careers in music. Michel's recordings have also received critical acclaim, and he has released several albums on major record labels such as Deutsche Grammophon and Sony Classical. His recordings of Beethoven's piano sonatas and Chopin's nocturnes are particularly noteworthy, and have been praised for their technical precision and emotional depth. Throughout his career, Michel has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the world of classical music. In 2003, he was awarded the prestigious Premi Nacional de Cultura de Catalunya, which recognizes outstanding contributions to Catalan culture. He has also been awarded the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government, and the Order of Civil Merit by the Spanish government. In conclusion, Michel Alabau is a highly accomplished and respected classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music.

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