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1990

 

Tanguy De Williencourt is a French classical pianist who has gained international recognition for his exceptional talent and musicality. Born on May 23, 1987, in Paris, France, Tanguy grew up in a family of musicians. His mother was a pianist, and his father was a cellist, which exposed him to classical music from a young age. Tanguy began playing the piano at the age of four and showed remarkable progress in his musical abilities. He studied at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, where he received his diploma with honors. He also studied at the Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler in Berlin and the Royal Academy of Music in London. Throughout his career, Tanguy has won numerous awards and accolades for his performances. In 2007, he won the First Prize at the International Piano Competition of Epinal, and in 2008, he won the First Prize at the International Piano Competition of Brest. He was also a finalist at the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels in 2010. Tanguy has performed in some of the most renowned concert halls in the world, including the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris, the Wigmore Hall in London, and the Konzerthaus in Berlin. He has also performed with some of the most prestigious orchestras, such as the Orchestre National de France, the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, and the Orchestre de Chambre de Paris. One of Tanguy's most notable performances was his debut at the Carnegie Hall in New York in 2015. He performed a solo recital, which received critical acclaim from the audience and the press. The New York Times praised his performance, stating that "Mr. De Williencourt played with a poetic sensibility and a technical command that were both impressive." Tanguy is also a passionate chamber musician and has collaborated with some of the most renowned musicians, such as Renaud Capuçon, Gautier Capuçon, and Antoine Tamestit. He is a member of the Trio Messiaen, which he founded with violinist David Petrlik and cellist Volodia van Keulen. The trio has performed in some of the most prestigious festivals, such as the Festival de La Roque d'Anthéron and the Festival de Radio France et Montpellier. In addition to his performances, Tanguy is also a dedicated teacher and has given masterclasses in France, Germany, and Japan. He is currently a professor at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris. Tanguy's repertoire is vast and includes works from the classical, romantic, and contemporary periods. He has a particular affinity for the music of Franz Schubert, Robert Schumann, and Maurice Ravel. He has recorded several albums, including a solo album dedicated to the music of Schubert, which received critical acclaim. Tanguy's musicality and technical prowess have earned him a reputation as one of the most promising pianists of his generation. His performances are characterized by a deep emotional connection to the music, which he communicates to the audience with great sensitivity and nuance. He is a true artist who continues to inspire and captivate audiences around the world.

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