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1994 in Leeuwarden, The Netherlands

 

Valentina Tóth is a Hungarian classical pianist who has gained international recognition for her exceptional talent and musicality. Born on December 22, 1994, in Budapest, Hungary, Tóth showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of four. Her parents, both musicians, recognized her talent and encouraged her to pursue a career in music. Tóth's musical education began at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest, where she studied under the guidance of renowned pianist and pedagogue, Gyöngyi Keveházi. She quickly distinguished herself as a prodigious talent, winning numerous awards and competitions, including the National Piano Competition for Young Pianists in Hungary, the International Piano Competition in Rome, and the International Piano Competition in San Marino. In 2010, Tóth was invited to perform at the prestigious Verbier Festival in Switzerland, where she caught the attention of the festival's founder, Martin T:son Engstroem. Impressed by her talent, Engstroem invited Tóth to perform at the festival again the following year, where she gave a stunning performance of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3 with the Verbier Festival Orchestra under the baton of Charles Dutoit. Tóth's performance at the Verbier Festival marked a turning point in her career, and she soon began receiving invitations to perform at other major international festivals and concert halls. In 2012, she made her debut at the Salzburg Festival, where she performed Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23 with the Mozarteum Orchestra under the direction of Ivor Bolton. The performance was met with critical acclaim, and Tóth was praised for her "remarkable musicality" and "technical brilliance." Since then, Tóth has performed with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, and the Budapest Festival Orchestra. She has also collaborated with many distinguished conductors, such as Sir Neville Marriner, Vladimir Ashkenazy, and András Schiff. In addition to her performances as a soloist, Tóth is also an accomplished chamber musician. She has collaborated with many renowned artists, including cellist Mischa Maisky, violinist Maxim Vengerov, and pianist András Schiff. Together with her sister, violinist Franciska Tóth, she formed the Tóth Sisters Duo, which has performed at major festivals and concert halls throughout Europe. Tóth's repertoire is wide-ranging and includes works by many of the great composers, such as Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, Mozart, and Schumann. She is particularly known for her interpretations of the works of Franz Liszt, and has been praised for her ability to capture the composer's unique style and virtuosity. Tóth's talent and hard work have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In 2013, she was awarded the Junior Prima Prize, one of the most prestigious awards for young artists in Hungary. She has also been awarded the Franz Liszt Prize, the Artisjus Prize, and the Béla Bartók-Ditta Pásztory Prize. Despite her success, Tóth remains humble and dedicated to her craft. She continues to work tirelessly to perfect her art, and is committed to sharing her love of music with audiences around the world. Her performances are marked by a deep emotional connection to the music, and she has been praised for her ability to communicate the essence of the music to her listeners.

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