Birth

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1974 in Lódz, Poland

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Concerto

 

Piotr Plawner is a renowned classical music artist who has made a name for himself as a violinist and conductor. Born on May 22, 1976, in Warsaw, Poland, Plawner showed an early interest in music and began playing the violin at the age of six. He was a prodigious talent and quickly gained recognition for his exceptional skills. Plawner's early musical education was under the tutelage of his father, who was a violinist himself. He later went on to study at the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw, where he received his Master's degree in violin performance. During his time at the university, Plawner was awarded several prizes and scholarships, including the prestigious Yamaha Music Foundation of Europe Scholarship. After completing his studies, Plawner began his professional career as a soloist and chamber musician. He quickly gained recognition for his virtuosic performances and was invited to perform at major concert halls and festivals around the world. Some of his most notable performances include his debut at the Carnegie Hall in New York City, where he performed with the New York String Orchestra under the baton of Jaime Laredo. Plawner has also performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra. He has collaborated with many renowned conductors, including Vladimir Ashkenazy, Krzysztof Penderecki, and Jerzy Maksymiuk. In addition to his work as a soloist, Plawner is also an accomplished chamber musician. He has performed with many of the world's leading chamber ensembles, including the Szymanowski Quartet, the Royal String Quartet, and the Warsaw Chamber Opera. He is also the founder and artistic director of the Warsaw Chamber Opera, which has gained a reputation for its innovative productions and high-quality performances. Plawner's recordings have received critical acclaim and have won several awards, including the Fryderyk Award, Poland's most prestigious music award. His recordings of the complete works of Karol Szymanowski for violin and piano, as well as his recordings of works by Mozart, Beethoven, and Brahms, have been particularly well-received. In addition to his work as a performer, Plawner is also a respected educator. He has taught at several music schools and universities, including the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw and the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. He is also a frequent guest lecturer and masterclass teacher at music schools and festivals around the world. Plawner's contributions to the world of classical music have been recognized with several awards and honors. In 2009, he was awarded the Medal for Merit to Culture - Gloria Artis by the Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage. He has also been awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta, one of Poland's highest honors. In conclusion, Piotr Plawner is a highly accomplished classical music artist who has made significant contributions to the world of music as a performer, conductor, educator, and artistic director. His exceptional talent and dedication to his craft have earned him numerous awards and accolades, and his performances continue to inspire and delight audiences around the world.

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