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2011 First Prize Winner |
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Alexander Schimpf |
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"Schimpf, the last to take the stage, distinguished himself in more ways than one [by] performing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4. Even before he played a note, his selection of the round’s lone Classical-period work attracted attention. Then came the performance, the finest of the four, marked by secure interaction with [The Cleveland] Orchestra and complete mastery of the score’s technical and emotional dimensions. By turns, the pianist whipped up storms, spun out golden filigree, and plumbed philosophical depths. Others played their selections. He owned his." The Plain Dealer Review of
Final Round Performance Alexander Schimpf, winner of the Mixon First Prize at the 2011 Cleveland International Piano Competition, has established himself as a rising star in the classical music world. Mr. Schimpf quickly rose to the top of the Competition’s field of 26 gifted pianists as his performances enthralled audiences, gained the respect of the jury, and earned rave reviews from the critics. |
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Born in Göttingen, Germany in 1981, Mr.
Schimpf initially studied piano with Wolfgang Manz in Hanover, and
subsequently attended the Musikhochschule Dresden with Winfried Apel and
later the Musikhochschule Würzburg with Bernd Glemser. Pianists Cécile
Ousset and Janina Fialkowska also played an important role in his artistic
development.
In addition to the Cleveland Competition, Mr. Schimpf won First Prize at the 2008 German Music Competition in the solo piano category, as well as the 2009 Beethoven Competition in Vienna. He also was awarded the Audience Prize by vote of those in attendance at the final round of the Cleveland Competition. Mr. Schimpf has performed with numerous orchestras in Germany, as well as the Vienna Chamber Orchestra in Austria and The Cleveland Orchestra in the final round of the Cleveland Competition. He has performed in recital throughout Germany, including Munich, Lübeck, Bonn, Hanover, Oberstdorf, Heidelberg, and the beautiful Elmau Castle in Bavaria. Mr. Schimpf also has performed recitals in Paris, France, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, England, and South America. His concert performances have been recorded by the German broadcasters BR, NDR and SWR, Austria’s ORF, Radio France, and others. His first CD, released in June 2010, was co-produced by Deutschlandradio Kultur and GENUIN. A second recording, including works by Ravel, Scriabin, and Schubert, will be recorded in March 2012. AT THE REQUEST OF THE ARTIST, PLEASE DO NOT ALTER
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