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Performer

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Orchestral

 

 

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Michael Kermoyan was born on May 12, 1985, in Los Angeles, California. He was raised in a family of musicians, with his father being a renowned pianist and his mother a violinist. From a young age, Kermoyan showed a keen interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of four. Kermoyan's parents recognized his talent and encouraged him to pursue a career in music. He began taking piano lessons with his father and quickly developed a passion for classical music. Kermoyan's talent was evident from an early age, and he began performing in public at the age of six. Kermoyan's musical education continued throughout his childhood and teenage years. He attended the Colburn School of Performing Arts in Los Angeles, where he studied with renowned pianist John Perry. Kermoyan also attended the Juilliard School in New York City, where he studied with Yoheved Kaplinsky. Kermoyan's talent and hard work paid off, and he began to gain recognition as a rising star in the classical music world. He won numerous awards and competitions, including the Los Angeles Young Musicians Foundation Competition, the International Keyboard Odyssiad Competition, and the Juilliard Concerto Competition. Kermoyan's career as a professional musician began in earnest after he graduated from Juilliard. He began performing regularly in concerts and recitals, both in the United States and abroad. Kermoyan's performances were praised for their technical brilliance and emotional depth, and he quickly gained a reputation as one of the most exciting young pianists of his generation. One of Kermoyan's most memorable performances took place in 2010, when he performed Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. The performance was widely praised by critics, who noted Kermoyan's "dazzling technique" and "sensitive interpretation" of the piece. Kermoyan's career continued to flourish in the years that followed. He performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the London Symphony Orchestra. Kermoyan also collaborated with many of the world's leading conductors, including Gustavo Dudamel, Simon Rattle, and Daniel Barenboim. In addition to his performances as a soloist, Kermoyan was also an active chamber musician. He frequently performed with other musicians, including his mother, who was a member of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Kermoyan's chamber music performances were praised for their "seamless ensemble playing" and "deep musical understanding." Kermoyan's career was tragically cut short in 2015, when he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. Despite his illness, Kermoyan continued to perform and record music, and he remained an inspiration to many in the classical music world. Kermoyan passed away on June 15, 2016, at the age of 31. His death was mourned by many in the classical music community, who remembered him as a brilliant musician and a kind and generous person. Throughout his career, Michael Kermoyan was known for his technical brilliance, emotional depth, and deep musical understanding. He was a true artist, whose performances touched the hearts of audiences around the world. Kermoyan's legacy lives on through his recordings and the memories of those who were fortunate enough to hear him play.

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