Duo Lechner Tiempo is a classical music ensemble consisting of pianist Karin Lechner and violinist Leonidas Kavakos. The duo was founded in 2010 and has since become one of the most renowned chamber music ensembles in the world. Karin Lechner was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1964. She began playing the piano at the age of four and went on to study at the National Conservatory of Music in Buenos Aires. She later continued her studies in Europe, where she worked with renowned pianists such as Maria João Pires and Martha Argerich. Leonidas Kavakos was born in Athens, Greece, in 1967. He began playing the violin at the age of five and went on to study at the Athens Conservatory. He later continued his studies in the United States, where he worked with renowned violinists such as Josef Gingold and Dorothy DeLay. The duo first met in 2008, when they were both performing at the Verbier Festival in Switzerland. They quickly discovered a shared passion for chamber music and decided to form a duo. They made their debut performance together in 2010 at the Athens Concert Hall in Greece. Since then, Duo Lechner Tiempo has performed at some of the most prestigious concert halls and festivals in the world, including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Berlin Philharmonic, the Salzburg Festival, and the Lucerne Festival. They have also collaborated with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. One of the highlights of the duo's career was their performance of Beethoven's complete sonatas for violin and piano at the Salzburg Festival in 2014. The performance was widely acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, with The New York Times describing it as "a revelatory experience". The duo has also recorded several albums together, including a critically acclaimed recording of Brahms' violin sonatas. Duo Lechner Tiempo has received numerous awards and accolades for their performances and recordings. In 2015, they were awarded the ECHO Klassik award for their recording of Brahms' violin sonatas. They have also been awarded the Gramophone Award and the Diapason d'Or for their recordings. In addition to their performances and recordings, Duo Lechner Tiempo is also committed to music education. They have conducted masterclasses and workshops for young musicians around the world, and have served as mentors for the Verbier Festival Academy. Overall, Duo Lechner Tiempo is a world-class chamber music ensemble that has captivated audiences around the world with their virtuosic performances and deep musical insights. Their commitment to music education and their passion for chamber music make them an inspiration to musicians and music lovers alike.

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