Shai Wosner
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Shai Wosner is a pianist
. He was born in Israel
in 1976 and is now living in the United States
. He studied piano with Emanuel Krasovsky in Tel-Aviv. From an early age he also studied composition, as well as music theory and improvisation with Andre Hajdu.
At the age of 21 he moved to New York
, to study with Emanuel Ax
at the Juilliard School
.
Since then he has appeared with many important orchestras in the United States, including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
, the Philadelphia Orchestra
, the Cleveland Orchestra
, the Los Angeles Philharmonic
, the San Francisco, Houston, Indianapolis orchestras, the St. Paul, Philadelphia and Orpheus chamber orchestras and many others. He has also appeared with various Major orchestras in Europe, including the Berlin Staatskapelle, the Gothenburg Symphony and the Vienna Philharmonic.
In 2007 he was named a BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist
and has recorded extensively for the BBC's Radio 3 Network and appeared with the BBC Symphony, BBC Philharmonic
, BBC Scottish Symphony and BBC National Orchestra of Wales
.
Apart from solo appearances, he has been widely acclaimed for his collaboration in chamber music which forms a regular component of his musical activity. He has performed with musicians such as Pinchas Zukerman
, Christian Tetzlaff
, Lynn Harrell
, Christiane Stotijn, Cho-Liang Lin
and many others. He has often appeared in duo-piano with his friend, Orion Weiss
.
Shai Wosner has received numerous awards that include the Avery Fisher Career Grant and the Borletti-Buitoni Trust Award. As a young student, he also received scholarships from the America Israel Cultural Foundation
.
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:...
. He was born in Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
in 1976 and is now living in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. He studied piano with Emanuel Krasovsky in Tel-Aviv. From an early age he also studied composition, as well as music theory and improvisation with Andre Hajdu.
At the age of 21 he moved to New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, to study with Emanuel Ax
Emanuel Ax
Emanuel Ax is a Grammy-winning American classical pianist. He is currently a teacher on the faculty of the Juilliard School. He is considered one of the best known concert pianists of the 21st century.-Early life:...
at the Juilliard School
Juilliard School
The Juilliard School, located at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City, United States, is a performing arts conservatory which was established in 1905...
.
Since then he has appeared with many important orchestras in the United States, including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is an American orchestra based in Chicago, Illinois. It is one of the five American orchestras commonly referred to as the "Big Five". Founded in 1891, the Symphony makes its home at Orchestra Hall in Chicago and plays a summer season at the Ravinia Festival...
, the Philadelphia Orchestra
Philadelphia Orchestra
The Philadelphia Orchestra is a symphony orchestra based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. One of the "Big Five" American orchestras, it was founded in 1900...
, the Cleveland Orchestra
Cleveland Orchestra
The Cleveland Orchestra is an American orchestra based in Cleveland, Ohio. It is one of the five American orchestras informally referred to as the "Big Five". Founded in 1918, the orchestra plays most of its concerts at Severance Hall...
, the Los Angeles Philharmonic
Los Angeles Philharmonic
The Los Angeles Philharmonic is an American orchestra based in Los Angeles, California, United States. It has a regular season of concerts from October through June at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, and a summer season at the Hollywood Bowl from July through September...
, the San Francisco, Houston, Indianapolis orchestras, the St. Paul, Philadelphia and Orpheus chamber orchestras and many others. He has also appeared with various Major orchestras in Europe, including the Berlin Staatskapelle, the Gothenburg Symphony and the Vienna Philharmonic.
In 2007 he was named a BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist
BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists scheme
BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists scheme was devised by BBC Radio 3 Editor Adam Gatehouse and launched in 1999. It exists as part of the BBC's commitment to nurture young musical talent. Every autumn six to seven young artists who are beginning to make a mark on the national and international...
and has recorded extensively for the BBC's Radio 3 Network and appeared with the BBC Symphony, BBC Philharmonic
BBC Philharmonic
The BBC Philharmonic is a British broadcasting symphony orchestra based at Media City UK, Salford, England. It is one of five radio orchestras maintained by the British Broadcasting Corporation. The orchestra's primary concert venue is the Bridgewater Hall....
, BBC Scottish Symphony and BBC National Orchestra of Wales
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
The BBC National Orchestra of Wales is a Welsh symphony orchestra and one of the BBC's five professional orchestras. The BBC NOW is the only professional symphony orchestra organisation in Wales, occupying a dual role as both a broadcasting orchestra and national orchestra.The BBC NOW has its...
.
Apart from solo appearances, he has been widely acclaimed for his collaboration in chamber music which forms a regular component of his musical activity. He has performed with musicians such as Pinchas Zukerman
Pinchas Zukerman
Pinchas Zukerman is a world-renowned violinist, violist, and conductor. He is considered one of the greatest violinists of the 20th and 21st centuries, and his ongoing 45-year career has seen him perform with the world's best-known orchestras and record over 100 works...
, Christian Tetzlaff
Christian Tetzlaff
-Biography:Tetzlaff was born in Hamburg. He began playing the violin and piano at the age of 6, and made his concert debut at 14 years old. He studied with Uwe-Martin Haiberg at the Musikhochschule Lübeck and with Walter Levine at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.He is...
, Lynn Harrell
Lynn Harrell
Lynn Harrell is an American classical cellist.-Biography:Harrell was born in New York City of musician parents; his father was the baritone Mack Harrell and his mother, Marjorie Fulton, was a violinist. At the age of eight he decided to learn to play the cello. When Lynn was 12, his family moved...
, Christiane Stotijn, Cho-Liang Lin
Cho-Liang Lin
Cho-Liang Lin , born in Hsinchu, Taiwan, is a Taiwanese American violinist who is renowned for his appearances as a soloist with major orchestras. "Musical America" named him its "Instrumentalist of the Year" in 2000...
and many others. He has often appeared in duo-piano with his friend, Orion Weiss
Orion Weiss
Orion Weiss is an American classical pianist.-Education:Weiss began his musical studies at the in Iowa City, Iowa. When his family moved to Lyndhurst, Ohio, he continued his piano studies with Carol Lubetkin, and later with pianist and composer . He attended the Interlochen Arts Camp between 1991...
.
Shai Wosner has received numerous awards that include the Avery Fisher Career Grant and the Borletti-Buitoni Trust Award. As a young student, he also received scholarships from the America Israel Cultural Foundation
America Israel Cultural Foundation
The America Israel Cultural Foundation was established in 1939 to support the growth and development of Israel. Originally established as the American Fund for Palestinian Institutions, after the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948 the name was changed to the American Fund for Israeli...
.