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May 8, 1988 in Cherbourg, France

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Lise de la Salle is a French classical pianist who has gained international recognition for her virtuosic performances and musical interpretations. Born on May 21, 1988, in Cherbourg, France, Lise showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of four. Her parents, who were both musicians, recognized her talent and encouraged her to pursue a career in music. Lise's musical education began at the Conservatoire National de Région in Rouen, where she studied with Pascal Nemirovski. She quickly distinguished herself as a prodigious talent, winning numerous competitions and awards. At the age of nine, she performed Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23 with the Orchestre National de Lille, and at the age of thirteen, she made her debut at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris. In 2001, Lise won first prize at the Ettlingen International Competition for Young Pianists in Germany, and in 2003, she won the Young Concert Artists International Auditions in New York City. These victories launched her international career, and she began performing regularly in Europe and the United States. Lise's repertoire is wide-ranging, encompassing works by classical composers such as Bach, Beethoven, and Chopin, as well as more contemporary composers such as Messiaen and Ligeti. She is known for her technical prowess and her ability to bring out the emotional depth of the music she plays. One of Lise's most notable performances was her debut at the Ravinia Festival in Chicago in 2005, where she performed Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra under the baton of James Conlon. The performance was widely praised, with critics noting Lise's "dazzling technique" and "sensitive musicality." In 2009, Lise released her first album, "Bach Unlimited," which featured works by J.S. Bach arranged for piano by various composers. The album received critical acclaim and helped to establish Lise as a rising star in the classical music world. Since then, Lise has continued to perform and record extensively, collaborating with some of the world's leading orchestras and conductors. In 2013, she released an album of works by Chopin, which was praised for its "poetic sensitivity" and "technical brilliance." Lise has also been recognized for her contributions to the classical music world. In 2011, she was awarded the prestigious "Prix de la Révélation soliste instrumental" by the French Association of Music Critics, and in 2014, she was named a "Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres" by the French government in recognition of her artistic achievements. Despite her success, Lise remains humble and dedicated to her craft. She continues to practice for hours each day, striving to perfect her technique and deepen her understanding of the music she plays. Her passion for music is evident in every performance, and she has become a beloved figure in the classical music world.

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