Nicholas Angelich
Encyclopedia
Nicholas Angelich is an American
pianist
.
Born in the United States, he began to study the piano
with his mother at the age of five. He gave his first concert at the age of seven, with a chamber orchestra in the United States
, when he performed Mozart's piano concerto
in C major, K.467. At the age of thirteen he entered the Conservatoire National Superieur de Musique
in Paris, where his teachers included Aldo Ciccolini
, Yvonne Loriod
, Michel Beroff
, and Marie-Françoise Bucquet
. In 1989 he won second prize in the Casadesus International Piano Competition in Cleveland, Ohio
, and in 1994 he won the first prize of the Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition
. In 2002 he received the Young Talent Award and the International Klavierfestival Ruhr. He has performed with major French orchestras under the conductors Myung-Whun Chung
and David Robertson
. He made his debut with the New York Philharmonic
under Kurt Masur
in May 2003. In 2004 he toured Japan with Kurt Masur
and the Orchestre National de France
. His recording of Brahms trios
with Renaud Capuçon and Gautier Capuçon
for Virgin Classics received a Schallplatten Prize.
During his 2009-10 tour, he gave recitals in Queen Elizabeth Hall (London), Teatro della Pergola (Florence), Milan Conservatory, The Hague, and Theatre du Chatelet (Paris). He was featured on the cover of the October 2009 issue of International Piano, whose feature article treats his recording of Brahms’ Opp.116 to 119 on the Virgin Classics label.
He performed Ravel’s most dramatic work, the Concerto for the Left Hand at opening of the Royal Scottish National Orchestras 2010 - 2011 Season in Dundees' Caird Hall, Edinburghs' Usher Hall and Glasgow Royal Concert Hall between Sep 23-25 under conductor Stephane Deneve.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
pianist
Pianist
A pianist is a musician who plays the piano. A professional pianist can perform solo pieces, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers, solo instrumentalists, or other performers.-Choice of genres:...
.
Born in the United States, he began to study the piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
with his mother at the age of five. He gave his first concert at the age of seven, with a chamber orchestra in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, when he performed Mozart's piano concerto
Piano concerto
A piano concerto is a concerto written for piano and orchestra.See also harpsichord concerto; some of these works are occasionally played on piano...
in C major, K.467. At the age of thirteen he entered the Conservatoire National Superieur de Musique
Conservatoire de Paris
The Conservatoire de Paris is a college of music and dance founded in 1795, now situated in the avenue Jean Jaurès in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, France...
in Paris, where his teachers included Aldo Ciccolini
Aldo Ciccolini
Aldo Ciccolini , is an Italian-French pianist.-Biography:Aldo Ciccolini was born in Naples. His father, who bore the title of Marquis of Macerara, worked as a typographer. He took his first lessons with Maria Vigliarolo d'Ovidio, and entered Naples Conservatory in 1934 at the age of 9, by special...
, Yvonne Loriod
Yvonne Loriod
Yvonne Loriod was a French pianist, teacher, and composer, and the second wife of composer Olivier Messiaen. Her sister was the Ondes Martenot player Jeanne Loriod.-Life:...
, Michel Beroff
Michel Béroff
-Biography:Béroff was born at Épinal, and trained at the Nancy Conservatory, winning the 1st prize in 1962 and the prize of excellence in 1963. He completed his studies at the Paris Conservatory with Yvonne Loriod, winning the 1st prize in 1966. In 1967 he made his Paris debut and won 1st prize in...
, and Marie-Françoise Bucquet
Marie-Françoise Bucquet
Marie-Françoise Bucquet is a French pianist.French pianist Marie-Françoise Bucquet began her studies at the Vienna Music Academy and continued this tradition by further studies with the pianist Wilhelm Kempff and later with Alfred Brendel...
. In 1989 he won second prize in the Casadesus International Piano Competition in Cleveland, Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
, and in 1994 he won the first prize of the Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition
Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition
The Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition is based in Salt Lake City, Utah and is the second largest piano competition in the United States....
. In 2002 he received the Young Talent Award and the International Klavierfestival Ruhr. He has performed with major French orchestras under the conductors Myung-Whun Chung
Myung-Whun Chung
Myung-whun Chung is a South Korean pianist and conductor.His sisters, violinist Kyung-wha Chung, and cellist Myung-wha Chung, and he at one time performed together as the Chung Trio. He was a joined second-prize winner in the 1974 International Tchaikovsky Competition. Chung studied conducting at...
and David Robertson
David Robertson (conductor)
David Eric Robertson is an American conductor. He is currently the music director of the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra, and Principal Guest Conductor of the BBC Symphony Orchestra.-Early life:...
. He made his debut with the New York Philharmonic
New York Philharmonic
The New York Philharmonic is a symphony orchestra based in New York City in the United States. It is one of the American orchestras commonly referred to as the "Big Five"...
under Kurt Masur
Kurt Masur
Kurt Masur is a German conductor, particularly noted for his interpretation of German Romantic music.- Biography :Masur was born in Brieg, Lower Silesia, Germany and studied piano, composition and conducting in Leipzig, Saxony. Masur has been married three times...
in May 2003. In 2004 he toured Japan with Kurt Masur
Kurt Masur
Kurt Masur is a German conductor, particularly noted for his interpretation of German Romantic music.- Biography :Masur was born in Brieg, Lower Silesia, Germany and studied piano, composition and conducting in Leipzig, Saxony. Masur has been married three times...
and the Orchestre National de France
Orchestre National de France
The Orchestre national de France is a symphony orchestra run by Radio France. It has also been known as the Orchestre national de la Radiodiffusion française and Orchestre national de l'Office de Radiodiffusion Télévision Française .Since 1944, the orchestra has been based in the Théâtre...
. His recording of Brahms trios
Trio (music)
Trio is generally used in any of the following ways:* A group of three musicians playing the same or different musical instrument.* The performance of a piece of music by three people.* The contrasting section of a piece in ternary form...
with Renaud Capuçon and Gautier Capuçon
Gautier Capuçon
-Biography:Gautier Capuçon was born in Chambéry, Savoie, the youngest of three siblings. His brother is the violinist Renaud Capuçon.He started learning the cello when he was four years old...
for Virgin Classics received a Schallplatten Prize.
During his 2009-10 tour, he gave recitals in Queen Elizabeth Hall (London), Teatro della Pergola (Florence), Milan Conservatory, The Hague, and Theatre du Chatelet (Paris). He was featured on the cover of the October 2009 issue of International Piano, whose feature article treats his recording of Brahms’ Opp.116 to 119 on the Virgin Classics label.
He performed Ravel’s most dramatic work, the Concerto for the Left Hand at opening of the Royal Scottish National Orchestras 2010 - 2011 Season in Dundees' Caird Hall, Edinburghs' Usher Hall and Glasgow Royal Concert Hall between Sep 23-25 under conductor Stephane Deneve.
External links
- Biography of Nicholas Angelich on the website of the Radio of Italian Switzerland (in English): http://www.rtsi.ch/trasm/argerich/welcome.cfm?lng=1&ids=491&idc=6131