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Silke-Thora Matthies is a renowned classical pianist who has captivated audiences around the world with her virtuosic performances and deep musicality. Born in Hamburg, Germany in 1963, Matthies showed an early aptitude for music and began studying piano at the age of six. She quickly demonstrated a natural talent for the instrument, and by the time she was a teenager, she had already won several prestigious competitions and performed in major concert halls throughout Europe. Matthies continued her musical education at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hamburg, where she studied with renowned pianist and pedagogue Eliza Hansen. Under Hansen's guidance, Matthies honed her technical skills and developed a deep understanding of the nuances of classical music. She also began to explore the works of lesser-known composers, particularly those from the Romantic era, and developed a passion for bringing their music to a wider audience. In the years that followed, Matthies continued to build her reputation as a soloist and chamber musician, performing in major concert halls throughout Europe and Asia. She also began to record extensively, releasing a series of critically acclaimed albums that showcased her virtuosic technique and deep musicality. Some of her most notable recordings include the complete piano works of Robert Schumann, Franz Schubert, and Felix Mendelssohn, as well as works by lesser-known composers such as Clara Schumann and Fanny Mendelssohn. Throughout her career, Matthies has received numerous awards and accolades for her contributions to classical music. In 1990, she was awarded the prestigious Brahms Prize by the Brahms Society of Schleswig-Holstein, in recognition of her outstanding interpretations of the composer's works. She has also been awarded the Robert Schumann Prize by the city of Zwickau, the Clara Schumann Prize by the city of Düsseldorf, and the Mendelssohn Prize by the city of Leipzig. Matthies has also been recognized for her commitment to promoting the works of lesser-known composers, particularly women composers. In 2009, she was awarded the Fanny Mendelssohn Prize by the city of Hamburg, in recognition of her efforts to bring the composer's music to a wider audience. She has also recorded works by other women composers, including Louise Farrenc and Maria Szymanowska, and has been a vocal advocate for greater recognition of their contributions to classical music. Despite her many accomplishments, Matthies remains deeply committed to her craft and continues to push herself to new heights as a performer and interpreter of classical music. Whether performing in major concert halls or recording in the studio, she brings a passion and intensity to her music that is truly inspiring. With her virtuosic technique, deep musicality, and unwavering dedication to her art, Silke-Thora Matthies is truly one of the great classical pianists of our time.

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