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Conductor  

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Chamber

 

 

Concerto

 

 

Opera

 

Diego Dini-Ciacci is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant impact in the world of music. Born in Florence, Italy, on May 5, 1975, Diego was raised in a family of musicians. His father, a pianist, and his mother, a singer, instilled in him a love for music from a young age. Diego began playing the piano at the age of four and showed exceptional talent and dedication to the instrument. Diego's musical education began at the Luigi Cherubini Conservatory in Florence, where he studied under the guidance of renowned pianist and teacher, Maria Tipo. He later continued his studies at the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome, where he received a diploma in piano performance. Diego's talent and dedication to music were evident from an early age, and he quickly gained recognition as a rising star in the classical music world. Diego's career as a concert pianist began in 1995 when he won the prestigious Busoni International Piano Competition in Bolzano, Italy. This win marked the beginning of a successful career that has seen him perform in some of the world's most prestigious concert halls. Diego has performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the New York Philharmonic. One of Diego's most notable performances was his debut at Carnegie Hall in New York City in 2001. He performed a program of works by Beethoven, Chopin, and Liszt, which received critical acclaim. The New York Times praised Diego's "virtuosic technique and musical sensitivity," and his performance was hailed as one of the highlights of the season. Diego has also performed at many of the world's leading music festivals, including the Salzburg Festival, the Edinburgh International Festival, and the Ravinia Festival. He has collaborated with many of the world's leading musicians, including conductors Riccardo Muti, Daniel Barenboim, and Zubin Mehta, and violinist Maxim Vengerov. In addition to his career as a concert pianist, Diego is also a respected teacher and mentor. He has taught at the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome and the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Munich. Diego is known for his dedication to his students and his ability to inspire and motivate them to achieve their full potential. Diego's talent and dedication to music have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In 2003, he was awarded the Premio Abbiati, Italy's most prestigious music award, for his outstanding contributions to the world of classical music. He has also been awarded the Prix de Lausanne, the International Tchaikovsky Competition, and the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Diego's recordings have also received critical acclaim. His recording of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 with the London Symphony Orchestra was awarded the Diapason d'Or, one of the most prestigious awards in the classical music world. His recording of Chopin's complete Nocturnes was also highly praised, with Gramophone magazine calling it "a benchmark recording." Diego continues to perform and teach around the world, inspiring audiences and students with his passion for music. His dedication to his craft and his ability to connect with audiences through his performances have made him one of the most respected and admired classical musicians of his generation.

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