Role

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Conductor  

Birth

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1959 in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Period

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Medieval

 

 

Modern

Genre

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Film

 

 

Vocal

 

Pedro Memelsdorff is a renowned classical music artist who has made significant contributions to the world of early music. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1958, Memelsdorff grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a composer and conductor, and his mother was a pianist. From a young age, Memelsdorff showed a keen interest in music and began playing the recorder at the age of six. Memelsdorff's early musical education was influenced by his parents, who exposed him to a wide range of music genres. He studied the recorder with Walter van Hauwe and later with Kees Boeke, both renowned recorder players. Memelsdorff also studied musicology at the University of Buenos Aires, where he earned a degree in 1982. In 1983, Memelsdorff moved to Europe to pursue his musical career. He settled in Basel, Switzerland, where he became a member of the ensemble La Cetra Barockorchester Basel. He also worked with other early music ensembles, including Hesperion XX, Concerto Vocale, and the Clemencic Consort. Memelsdorff's talent as a recorder player quickly gained recognition, and he began performing as a soloist in major concert halls around the world. He has performed at prestigious festivals such as the Salzburg Festival, the Edinburgh International Festival, and the Festival Oude Muziek Utrecht. He has also collaborated with renowned conductors such as Jordi Savall, William Christie, and René Jacobs. One of Memelsdorff's most significant contributions to the world of early music is his research on the music of the medieval and Renaissance periods. He has published several articles and books on the subject, including "The Art of Playing the Recorder" and "The Medieval Recorder." Memelsdorff's research has helped to shed light on the performance practices of early music and has influenced the way in which early music is performed today. In addition to his work as a performer and researcher, Memelsdorff is also a respected teacher. He has taught at several institutions, including the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis, the Conservatorio della Svizzera Italiana, and the Hochschule für Musik und Theater München. He has also given masterclasses and workshops around the world, sharing his knowledge and expertise with aspiring musicians. Memelsdorff's contributions to the world of early music have been recognized with several awards and honors. In 1996, he was awarded the Erasmus Prize for his contributions to the field of early music. He has also been awarded the Prix International du Disque, the Diapason d'Or, and the Choc de la Musique for his recordings. Despite his many achievements, Memelsdorff remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He continues to perform, teach, and research, always striving to deepen his understanding of early music and to share his passion with others. His contributions to the world of classical music have been significant, and his legacy will continue to inspire future generations of musicians.

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