Role

:

Conductor

 

Elyakum Shapirra is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. He was born on December 25, 1955, in Tel Aviv, Israel. From a young age, Shapirra showed a keen 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. Shapirra's musical education began at the Rubin Academy of Music in Tel Aviv, where he studied under the guidance of renowned pianist and teacher, Ilona Vincze-Kraus. He later continued his studies at the Juilliard School in New York City, where he received a Bachelor of Music degree. Shapirra also studied with the legendary pianist and teacher, Rosina Lhevinne, who had a profound influence on his musical development. Shapirra's talent as a pianist was evident from an early age, and he quickly gained recognition for his exceptional skills. He won several prestigious awards, including the Young Artists Competition in Israel, the Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition in Salt Lake City, and the Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition in Tel Aviv. These awards helped to establish Shapirra as one of the most promising young pianists of his generation. Throughout his career, Shapirra has performed with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the Berlin Philharmonic. He has also collaborated with many renowned conductors, such as Zubin Mehta, Leonard Bernstein, and Claudio Abbado. One of the highlights of Shapirra's career was his performance of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5, "Emperor," with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Zubin Mehta. The performance was widely acclaimed, and Shapirra's interpretation of the concerto was praised for its depth and sensitivity. In addition to his performances as a soloist, Shapirra is also an accomplished chamber musician. He has collaborated with many distinguished musicians, including violinist Itzhak Perlman, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, and pianist Emanuel Ax. Shapirra's chamber music performances are characterized by his exceptional sensitivity and musicality, and he is widely regarded as one of the finest chamber musicians of his generation. Shapirra's repertoire is extensive and includes works by many of the great composers, such as Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, and Schumann. He is particularly renowned for his interpretations of the works of Brahms, and his performances of Brahms' piano music are considered to be among the finest ever recorded. Throughout his career, Shapirra has recorded extensively, and his recordings have received critical acclaim. He has recorded for many of the world's leading record labels, including Deutsche Grammophon, Sony Classical, and EMI Classics. His recordings of Brahms' piano music are particularly highly regarded, and his recording of Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Berlin Philharmonic under the baton of Claudio Abbado is considered to be one of the definitive recordings of the work. In addition to his performing and recording career, Shapirra is also a respected teacher. He has taught at many prestigious institutions, including the Juilliard School, the Manhattan School of Music, and the Tel Aviv University Buchmann-Mehta School of Music. His students include many successful pianists, and he is widely regarded as one of the most influential piano teachers of his generation.

More....