Matelda Viola was born on May 12, 1985, in Milan, Italy. She was born into a family of musicians, with her father being a renowned pianist and her mother a violinist. From a young age, Matelda showed a keen interest in music and began playing the viola at the age of six. Matelda's parents recognized her talent and encouraged her to pursue a career in music. She began taking lessons with some of the best viola teachers in Italy and quickly developed a reputation as a prodigious talent. By the age of 12, Matelda had already won several local competitions and was invited to perform at prestigious venues across Italy. In 2001, Matelda was accepted into the prestigious Conservatorio di Musica Giuseppe Verdi in Milan, where she studied under the tutelage of renowned violist Roberto Tarenzi. During her time at the conservatory, Matelda honed her skills and developed a deep understanding of the nuances of classical music. After graduating from the conservatory in 2005, Matelda began performing professionally. She quickly gained a reputation as one of the most talented violists of her generation, and her performances were praised for their technical precision and emotional depth. In 2007, Matelda was invited to perform at the prestigious Salzburg Festival in Austria. Her performance was a resounding success, and she was praised for her interpretation of Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante. This performance marked a turning point in Matelda's career, and she began receiving invitations to perform at some of the most prestigious venues in the world. Over the next few years, Matelda performed at some of the most renowned concert halls in Europe, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. She also performed with some of the world's most renowned orchestras, including the Vienna Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. In 2012, Matelda was awarded the prestigious International Viola Competition in Tokyo, Japan. This award cemented her reputation as one of the world's leading violists, and she began receiving invitations to perform at even more prestigious venues. In 2015, Matelda released her debut album, "Viola Virtuoso," which was met with critical acclaim. The album featured Matelda's interpretations of some of the most challenging pieces in the viola repertoire, including works by Bach, Brahms, and Shostakovich. In 2017, Matelda was invited to perform at the prestigious BBC Proms in London. Her performance was broadcast live on television and radio, and she was praised for her interpretation of Walton's Viola Concerto. In addition to her performing career, Matelda is also a dedicated teacher. 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. Matelda continues to perform and record, and she remains one of the most respected and admired violists of her generation. Her dedication to her craft and her passion for music have made her a true icon of classical music.

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