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Classical

 

 

Romantic

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Chamber

 

 

Opera

 

 

Symphony

 

 

Vocal

 

Karin Langebo is a Norwegian classical pianist who has gained international recognition for her virtuosic performances and sensitive interpretations of classical repertoire. Born in Oslo in 1981, Langebo began playing the piano at the age of six and quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument. She studied at the Barratt Due Institute of Music in Oslo and later at the Royal College of Music in London, where she earned a Master of Music degree with distinction. Langebo's career as a concert pianist began to take off in the early 2000s, when she won several prestigious competitions, including the Grieg Competition in Bergen and the Steinway Competition in Oslo. These victories helped to establish her as one of Norway's most promising young musicians, and she soon began to receive invitations to perform at major concert halls and festivals around the world. One of Langebo's most notable performances came in 2007, when she made her debut at the Wigmore Hall in London. The concert, which featured works by Schumann, Chopin, and Grieg, was widely praised by critics for its technical brilliance and emotional depth. The following year, Langebo was invited to perform at the Bergen International Festival, where she gave a recital of works by Bach, Beethoven, and Liszt that was hailed as one of the highlights of the festival. In addition to her solo performances, Langebo has also collaborated with some of the world's leading orchestras and conductors. She has appeared as a soloist with the Oslo Philharmonic, the Bergen Philharmonic, and the London Symphony Orchestra, among others, and has worked with conductors such as Vladimir Ashkenazy, Esa-Pekka Salonen, and Sir Simon Rattle. Langebo's repertoire is wide-ranging and includes works by composers from the Baroque era to the present day. She has a particular affinity for the music of Edvard Grieg, and has recorded several albums of his piano music, including a critically acclaimed recording of his complete Lyric Pieces. She has also recorded works by Schumann, Chopin, Liszt, and Debussy, among others. In addition to her performing career, Langebo is also a dedicated teacher and has taught at the Barratt Due Institute of Music in Oslo and the Royal College of Music in London. She is known for her patient and supportive approach to teaching, and has helped to inspire a new generation of young pianists. Langebo's achievements have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In 2010, she was awarded the Grieg Prize, one of Norway's most prestigious cultural awards, in recognition of her contributions to the promotion of Norwegian music. She has also been awarded the Statoil Talent Prize, the Norwegian Music Critics' Prize, and the Royal College of Music's prestigious Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Award. Despite her many accomplishments, Langebo remains humble and dedicated to her craft. She continues to perform regularly around the world, and is committed to sharing her love of music with audiences and students alike. With her technical brilliance, emotional depth, and unwavering dedication to her art, Karin Langebo is truly one of the most talented and inspiring classical pianists of her generation.

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