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Russia

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1961 in Baku, Azerbaijan

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Oleg Marshev is a renowned classical pianist who was born on September 5, 1961, in Baku, Azerbaijan. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his father being a violinist and his mother a pianist. From a young age, Marshev showed a keen interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of four. Marshev's family moved to Moscow when he was six years old, and he continued his musical education at the Central Music School of the Moscow Conservatory. He studied under the tutelage of renowned pianist Lev Naumov, who recognized Marshev's exceptional talent and encouraged him to pursue a career in music. In 1984, Marshev graduated from the Moscow Conservatory with honors, and he went on to win several prestigious international piano competitions, including the 1988 Leeds International Piano Competition and the 1991 Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition. Marshev's career as a concert pianist took off after his success at the Leeds International Piano Competition. He began performing in major concert halls around the world, including the Royal Albert Hall in London, the Carnegie Hall in New York, and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. Marshev's repertoire is vast and includes works by some of the greatest composers in classical music, such as Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, and Rachmaninoff. He is particularly known for his interpretations of the music of Sergei Rachmaninoff, and he has recorded several albums of Rachmaninoff's piano works. In addition to his career as a concert pianist, Marshev is also a respected music educator. He has taught at several music schools and conservatories around the world, including the Royal Danish Academy of Music in Copenhagen and the Moscow Conservatory. Throughout his career, Marshev has received numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to classical music. In 1994, he was awarded the Order of Friendship by the Russian government for his achievements in music. He has also been awarded the Medal of Honor by the Danish government and the Medal of the Order of Merit by the Polish government. Marshev's recordings have received critical acclaim, and he has won several awards for his recordings of classical piano music. His recording of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3 with the Aarhus Symphony Orchestra was awarded the Diapason d'Or in 2003, and his recording of Chopin's complete works for piano and orchestra with the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra was awarded the Grand Prix du Disque in 2009. In addition to his performances and recordings, Marshev is also a prolific composer. He has written several works for piano, including a piano concerto, and his compositions have been performed by orchestras and pianists around the world. In conclusion, Oleg Marshev is a highly accomplished classical pianist who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. His exceptional talent and dedication to his craft have earned him numerous awards and accolades, and his performances and recordings continue to inspire and delight audiences around the world.

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