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May 20, 1997 in Clermont-Ferrand, France

 

Alexandre Kantorow is a French classical pianist who has been making waves in the music industry since his debut in 2014. Born on October 18, 1997, in France, Kantorow was raised in a family of musicians. His father, Jean-Jacques Kantorow, is a renowned violinist and conductor, while his mother, pianist and teacher, is a professor at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris. Kantorow began playing the piano at the age of three and showed exceptional talent from an early age. He was enrolled in the Conservatoire National de Région de Nice at the age of six, where he studied under the tutelage of Pierre Barbizet. At the age of 16, he was admitted to the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, where he studied with Igor Lazko and Rena Shereshevskaya. In 2014, Kantorow made his debut at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris, performing Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France. The performance was a huge success, and Kantorow was praised for his technical skill and musicality. This performance marked the beginning of Kantorow's career as a professional pianist. Since then, Kantorow has performed with some of the world's most prestigious orchestras, including the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Orchestre National de France, the Orchestre de Paris, and the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra. He has also performed at major music festivals, such as the Verbier Festival, the La Roque d'Anthéron International Piano Festival, and the Festival de Radio France et Montpellier. Kantorow's repertoire is vast and includes works by some of the greatest composers in classical music, such as Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, and Rachmaninoff. He is particularly known for his interpretations of the music of Sergei Rachmaninoff, and his recording of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concertos Nos. 2 and 3 with the Russian National Orchestra was released in 2019 to critical acclaim. Kantorow has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. In 2019, he was awarded the Victoires de la Musique Classique award for "Instrumental Soloist of the Year." He was also awarded the "Newcomer of the Year" award at the International Classical Music Awards in 2019. In addition, he has won several international piano competitions, including the Tchaikovsky International Competition for Young Musicians in 2014 and the Grand Prix du Concours International de Piano de Lausanne in 2016. Despite his young age, Kantorow has already established himself as one of the most talented and promising pianists of his generation. His technical skill, musicality, and passion for music have earned him a devoted following and critical acclaim. As he continues to grow and develop as an artist, it is clear that Alexandre Kantorow will be a force to be reckoned with in the world of classical music for years to come.

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