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Ulrik Gaston Larsen is a Danish classical pianist and composer, born on September 28, 1987, in Copenhagen, Denmark. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his mother being a pianist and his father a composer. Larsen started playing the piano at the age of four and showed exceptional talent from an early age. Larsen received his first piano lessons from his mother, and later studied with renowned pianists such as Nikolaj Znaider, Leif Ove Andsnes, and Murray Perahia. He also studied composition with Hans Abrahamsen and Bent Sørensen at the Royal Danish Academy of Music in Copenhagen. Larsen made his debut as a soloist with the Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra at the age of 12, performing Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor. He has since performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the New York Philharmonic. Larsen has won numerous awards and prizes throughout his career, including the prestigious Queen Ingrid's Honorary Grant, the Carl Nielsen and Anne Marie Carl-Nielsen Scholarship, and the Danish Radio P2 Talent Prize. He was also a finalist in the 2010 International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow. Larsen is known for his interpretations of the works of classical composers such as Mozart, Beethoven, and Chopin, as well as for his performances of contemporary music. He has premiered works by many contemporary composers, including Hans Abrahamsen, Bent Sørensen, and Per Nørgård. In addition to his career as a pianist, Larsen is also a prolific composer. He has written works for solo piano, chamber ensembles, and orchestra, and his music has been performed by many leading musicians and ensembles around the world. One of Larsen's most notable performances was his debut at the BBC Proms in 2014, where he performed Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 with the London Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Sir Simon Rattle. The performance was widely praised by critics, with The Guardian describing Larsen's playing as "mesmerizing" and "spellbinding." Larsen has also performed at many other major music festivals, including the Salzburg Festival, the Edinburgh International Festival, and the Lucerne Festival. He has collaborated with many leading musicians, including violinist Janine Jansen, cellist Steven Isserlis, and conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen. In addition to his performing and composing career, Larsen is also a dedicated teacher. He has taught at the Royal Danish Academy of Music and the Juilliard School in New York, and has given masterclasses around the world. Larsen's recordings have received critical acclaim, with his album of works by Hans Abrahamsen and Bent Sørensen being named "Album of the Week" by BBC Radio 3. He has also recorded works by Mozart, Beethoven, and Chopin, as well as his own compositions. Ulrik Gaston Larsen is widely regarded as one of the most talented and versatile musicians of his generation. His exceptional technical ability, combined with his deep musicality and sensitivity, have made him a sought-after performer and collaborator. With his passion for both classical and contemporary music, Larsen is sure to continue making a significant contribution to the world of classical music for many years to come.

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