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Romantic

 

 

Modern

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Orchestral

 

Peter Froundjian is a renowned classical pianist and educator who has made significant contributions to the world of music. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, on August 22, 1956, Froundjian showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. He was a prodigious talent and quickly gained recognition for his exceptional skills. Froundjian's family moved to Canada when he was a teenager, and he continued his musical education at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. He later studied at the Juilliard School in New York City, where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree. Froundjian also studied with some of the most renowned pianists of his time, including Leon Fleisher, Menahem Pressler, and Gyorgy Sebok. Froundjian's career as a performer began in the 1980s, and he quickly gained a reputation as a virtuoso pianist. He has performed with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, and the National Arts Centre Orchestra. He has also given recitals in major concert halls around the world, including Carnegie Hall in New York City, the Royal Festival Hall in London, and the Berlin Philharmonic. One of Froundjian's most notable performances was his 1995 recital at the Lincoln Center in New York City, where he performed the complete solo piano works of Franz Liszt. The performance was hailed as a triumph, and Froundjian received critical acclaim for his interpretation of Liszt's music. He has also recorded several albums, including a highly acclaimed recording of the complete solo piano works of Sergei Rachmaninoff. In addition to his career as a performer, Froundjian is also a dedicated educator. He has taught at several prestigious institutions, including the Juilliard School, the Glenn Gould School of the Royal Conservatory of Music, and the University of Toronto. He is known for his innovative teaching methods, which emphasize the importance of understanding the historical and cultural context of the music. Froundjian has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career. In 1980, he won the prestigious Young Concert Artists International Auditions, which launched his career as a performer. He has also been awarded the Order of Canada, one of the country's highest honors, for his contributions to the arts. In 2016, he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Canadian Chopin Society. Froundjian's contributions to the world of music have been significant, both as a performer and as an educator. His performances have inspired audiences around the world, and his innovative teaching methods have helped to shape the next generation of musicians. He continues to be an active performer and educator, and his passion for music is evident in everything he does.

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