Country

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Switzerland

Birth

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in Basel, Switzerland

Period

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Renaissance

 

 

Baroque

 

 

Contemporary

 

Giovanna Pessi is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. She was born in Switzerland in 1970 and grew up in a family of musicians. Her father was a composer, and her mother was a pianist. Giovanna started playing the harp at the age of six and showed exceptional talent from an early age. Giovanna's musical education began at the Conservatory of Music in Geneva, where she studied under the guidance of Catherine Michel. She later continued her studies at the Hochschule für Musik in Basel, where she received her diploma in harp performance. During her studies, Giovanna won several awards and prizes, including the prestigious Swiss Youth Music Competition. After completing her studies, Giovanna began her professional career as a harpist. She quickly gained recognition for her exceptional talent and was invited to perform at major music festivals and concert halls around the world. Some of her most notable performances include concerts at the Berlin Philharmonic, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Carnegie Hall in New York. Giovanna's repertoire includes a wide range of classical music, from Baroque to contemporary. She has collaborated with many renowned musicians and orchestras, including the Zurich Chamber Orchestra, the Basel Symphony Orchestra, and the Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana. Giovanna has also recorded several albums, including "Music for a While," which features works by Henry Purcell, and "Ricercar," which includes pieces by Johann Sebastian Bach. In addition to her performances and recordings, Giovanna is also a dedicated teacher. She has taught at several music schools and conservatories, including the Conservatory of Music in Geneva and the Hochschule für Musik in Basel. Giovanna is known for her passion for teaching and her ability to inspire her students to reach their full potential. Throughout her career, Giovanna has received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to the world of music. In 2003, she was awarded the Swiss Music Prize, which recognizes outstanding musicians who have made a significant contribution to Swiss music. In 2010, she was awarded the Prix Culturel Vaudois, which is given to artists who have made a significant contribution to the cultural life of the canton of Vaud. Giovanna's dedication to music and her exceptional talent have made her one of the most respected and admired harpists in the world. Her performances continue to inspire audiences around the world, and her contributions to the world of music will be remembered for generations to come.

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