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Baroque

 

 

Romantic

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Chamber

 

 

Opera

 

Ermanno Molinaro was a renowned classical music artist who was born on January 1, 1934, in Milan, Italy. He was the son of a music teacher and grew up in a family that was passionate about music. From a young age, Molinaro showed a keen interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. He was a prodigious talent and quickly developed a reputation as a gifted musician. Molinaro's early musical education was under the tutelage of his father, who was a respected music teacher in Milan. He received his formal training at the Milan Conservatory, where he studied under some of the most prominent music teachers of the time. Molinaro was a diligent student and quickly established himself as one of the most promising young musicians of his generation. After completing his studies, Molinaro embarked on a career as a concert pianist. He made his debut in 1955, performing at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan. The performance was a resounding success, and Molinaro quickly established himself as one of the leading pianists of his time. He went on to perform at some of the most prestigious concert halls in the world, including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Salle Pleyel in Paris. Molinaro's performances were characterized by his technical brilliance and his ability to convey the emotional depth of the music he played. He was particularly renowned for his interpretations of the works of Chopin, Beethoven, and Mozart. His performances were always highly anticipated, and he was often greeted with standing ovations from audiences around the world. In addition to his career as a concert pianist, Molinaro was also a prolific recording artist. He recorded numerous albums throughout his career, many of which are still considered to be among the finest recordings of classical music ever made. His recordings of Chopin's piano works, in particular, are widely regarded as some of the best ever made. Molinaro's career was marked by numerous highlights and achievements. In 1960, he was awarded the prestigious International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, Poland. The competition was one of the most important events in the classical music world, and Molinaro's victory cemented his reputation as one of the greatest pianists of his time. Throughout his career, Molinaro received numerous other awards and honors. He was awarded the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic in 1975, and in 1984 he was made a Knight of the Order of Merit of the French Republic. He was also awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic in 1994. Molinaro continued to perform and record throughout his career, and he remained an active and influential figure in the classical music world until his death in 2006. His legacy as one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century lives on, and his recordings and performances continue to inspire and captivate audiences around the world.

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