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Andreas Boyde
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Photo by Thomas Malik
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| Born | November 13, 1967 Oschatz, Bezirk Leipzig, East Germany
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| Alma mater | Guildhall School of Music and Drama |
| Occupation | Concert Pianist |
Andreas Boyde (born November 13, 1967) is a talented German concert pianist. He is known for his amazing performances around the world. He has played with many famous orchestras and at important music festivals.
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About Andreas Boyde
Andreas Boyde was born in a town called Oschatz in Germany. From a young age, he showed a great talent for playing the piano.
His Musical Journey
Andreas Boyde has performed as a solo pianist with many well-known orchestras. These include the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden. He has also played with orchestras in places like Malaysia, Prague, and Zurich. He has traveled all over the world to share his music.
In 2018 and 2019, the Brandenburgisches Staatsorchester Frankfurt (Oder) chose Andreas Boyde as their "Artist in Residence." This means he worked closely with them for a whole season. He performed with them often and helped with their musical programs.
Special Music Projects
Andreas Boyde has recorded all of Johannes Brahms's solo piano music on CDs. This was a big project that he completed for a German radio station.
He has also played at several international music festivals. These include the Beethovenfest Bonn and the La Roque d’Anthéron Piano Festival. He often works with German radio, making recordings and special music shows.
Andreas Boyde has introduced new music to the world. He performed the first European show of Paul Schoenfield’s Piano Concerto. He also played the very first performance of a Piano Concerto written by John Pickard, which was created just for him.
He is also interested in music history. He put together a lost piece by Robert Schumann called the ‘Schubert’ Variations. This piece was first played in New York City.
His Teachers and Mentors
Andreas Boyde studied piano with Christa Holzweißig and Amadeus Webersinke in Dresden. Later, he continued his studies with James Gibb in London. A famous pianist named Malcolm Frager was also a very important mentor and supporter for Andreas.
His Recorded Music
Besides his many recordings for radio and television, Andreas Boyde has released several albums. His recordings feature music by famous composers like Brahms, Schumann, Tchaikovsky, and Ravel.
Awards and Recognition
Andreas Boyde has received special honors for his musical work:
- 2012: He was added to the Book of Honour in his hometown of Oschatz. This is a special way to recognize important people from the town.
- 2023: He received the Gellert Arts Award. This award celebrates his achievements in the arts.
Discography
A discography is a list of all the music an artist has recorded. Here are some of Andreas Boyde's albums:
- OehmsClassics:
- Johannes Brahms: The Complete Works for Solo Piano, Vol. 1 CD OC 584
- Johannes Brahms: The Complete Works for Solo Piano, Vol. 2 CD OC 585
- Johannes Brahms: The Complete Works for Solo Piano, Vol. 3 CD OC 586
- Johannes Brahms: The Complete Works for Solo Piano, Vol. 4 CD OC 743
- Johannes Brahms: The Complete Works for Solo Piano, Vol. 5 CD OC 744
- Athene-Minerva Records:
- Robert Schumann: Schumann Recital Düsseldorf CD ATHCD8
- Peter I. Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 2 in G, Op. 44 CD ATHCD16
- Modest Mussorgsky, Maurice Ravel: Pictures & Reflections CD ATHCD17
- Antonín Dvořák, Paul Schoenfield: Piano Concertos CD ATHCD21
- Robert Schumann, Johannes Brahms: Variations CD ATHCD23
- Dreyer Gaido:
- Alexander Scriabin: Prométhée, Op. 60 CD 21035
