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Cyprien Katsaris, the French-Cypriot pianist and composer was born in France in 1951. Graduated from the Paris Conservatoire with top honors. In addition to receiving the Albert Roussel Foundation Prize in Paris and winning the International Tchaikovsky Competition in 1970, he also was a prize-winner at the 1972 Queen Elizabeth International Music Competition of Belgium and won the First Prize in the International Cziffra Competition in 1974, thereby establishing his reputation as an international musician. Celebrated as a genius since studying at the Paris Conservatoire, Katsaris is actively performing globally as a pianist possessing both unparalleled technique and an emotional, rich and poetic power of expression. He also records on his own Piano 21 label.

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Jean Beers, British-German concert pianist and composer, has performed in renowned concert halls such as the Konzerthaus in Berlin, the Southbank Centre in London, and the Palau de la Musica in Barcelona. She has received numerous international awards, including the Mozarteum Prize from the city of Salzburg. Beers’ compositions have been performed by prestigious orchestras like the Luxembourg Philharmonic. Currently, she is the head of the Institute for Keyboard, Composition, and Conducting at the Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna (MUK).

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Martyna Jatkauskaite is a pianist who has performed in many prestigious concert halls, including Wigmore Hall and Cadogan Hall in London, as well as in countries such as Japan, the USA, and Canada. She has collaborated with distinguished orchestras, including the Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra and the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra. Martyna has received numerous awards in international competitions, including her recognition as the Overall Winner of the Tunbridge Wells International Young Concert Artists Competition in England.

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After graduating with honors from the Thessaloniki State Conservatory, he entered the National Conservatory in Paris in the class of Bernard Ringeissen and Jacques Rouvier (Prix d’ Excellence, Prix de Perfectionement).

He also attended master classes with Paul Badura Skoda and Bruno Leonardo Gelber. In 1993 he won the first prize in the National Chamber music competition and in 1998 he won the second prize in the National Piano Competition. Konstantinidis appeared in several International Festivals where his performance was highly praised by the press.

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Born in Thessaloniki, she studied the piano at the Thessaloniki State Conservatory. After acquiring hersoloist diploma she continued broadening her musical knowledge and repertoire near the French pianistBernard Ringeissen in Paris, specializing in French music. She regularly performs as a soloist withsymphonic orchestras, in solo piano recitals, and she also leads a very successful career in the domain ofchamber music, collaborating with awarded artists throughout Europe.

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Sergio Tiempo is renowned for the uniqueness of his interpretations, seamlessly blending technical virtuosity with profound understanding of the repertoire. He has collaborated with prestigious orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic and Berliner Philharmoniker, and has performed at festivals and concerts worldwide, garnering accolades for his bold and dynamic performances. His partnership with Martha Argerich has significantly influenced his artistic development, with their joint appearances distinguished by their exceptional artistry and deep musical connection.

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Elisso Virsaladze is an esteemed pianist and teacher, raised in a family with a strong tradition in Georgian art. She began her studies with her grandmother and won third prize in the Tchaikovsky Competition at age twenty. In Moscow, she studied with Heinrich Neuhaus and Yakov Zak, enhancing her artistic abilities. Today, she serves as a professor at the Moscow Conservatory and Munich Musikhochschule, with students who have gained international recognition.She has collaborated with renowned conductors and recorded works under the label Live Classics.