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Germany

Birth

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1971 in Münster, Heilsbronn, Germany

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Concerto

 

Friedemann Eichhorn is a renowned classical music artist who has made a name for himself as a violinist, chamber musician, and professor. Born on August 22, 1971, in Heidelberg, Germany, Eichhorn grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a cellist, and his mother was a pianist, so it was only natural that he would develop an interest in music at a young age. Eichhorn began playing the violin when he was just four years old, and by the time he was six, he was already performing in public. He studied at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hannover, Germany, where he received his diploma with honors. He then went on to study with renowned violinists such as Zakhar Bron, Ruggiero Ricci, and Ana Chumachenco. Eichhorn's talent as a violinist was recognized early on in his career. In 1992, he won first prize at the International Violin Competition in Kloster Schöntal, Germany. This was followed by a string of other awards, including the International Violin Competition in Novosibirsk, Russia, and the International Violin Competition in Indianapolis, USA. Eichhorn has performed with some of the world's most prestigious orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Munich Philharmonic, the Moscow Philharmonic, and the St. Petersburg Philharmonic. He has also collaborated with renowned conductors such as Lorin Maazel, Zubin Mehta, and Valery Gergiev. One of Eichhorn's most memorable performances was his solo debut with the Berlin Philharmonic in 1995. He performed the Violin Concerto No. 1 by Max Bruch, and his performance was met with critical acclaim. The Berliner Morgenpost praised his "brilliant technique and musicality," while the Berliner Zeitung called him a "virtuoso of the highest order." Eichhorn is also a passionate chamber musician and has performed with some of the world's most renowned ensembles, including the Artemis Quartet, the Auryn Quartet, and the Leipzig String Quartet. He has also collaborated with pianists such as Lars Vogt, Martin Helmchen, and Igor Levit. In addition to his performing career, Eichhorn is also a dedicated teacher. He has been a professor of violin at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Munich since 2003 and has also taught at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hannover and the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna. Eichhorn's dedication to teaching has been recognized with several awards, including the Bavarian State Prize for Teaching in 2012 and the Teaching Award of the University of Music and Performing Arts in Munich in 2016. Despite his busy schedule as a performer and teacher, Eichhorn remains committed to promoting classical music to a wider audience. He has given numerous concerts for children and young people and has also been involved in several outreach programs aimed at introducing classical music to underprivileged communities. In addition to his performing and teaching career, Eichhorn is also a prolific recording artist. He has recorded over 20 albums, including solo works, chamber music, and concertos. His recordings have received critical acclaim and have been awarded several prizes, including the German Record Critics' Award and the Echo Klassik Award. In conclusion, Friedemann Eichhorn is a highly accomplished classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music as a performer, teacher, and recording artist.

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