Eduard Kunz facts for kids
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Eduard Kunz
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| Born | October 30, 1980 Omsk, USSR |
| Genres | Classical |
| Occupation(s) | Pianist |
| Instruments | Piano |
Eduard Kunz was born on October 30, 1980, in Omsk, which was then part of the Soviet Union. He is a super talented Russian pianist known for his amazing performances around the world. He even made it to the second round of the famous International Tchaikovsky Competition in 2011.
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About Eduard Kunz
Eduard grew up in Siberia, a large region in Russia. He started playing piano at a very young age. He was so good that he went to a special school for talented children called the Gnessin Special School. Later, he studied at the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory, which is a very famous music school.
He played his first big concert with the Omsk Philharmonic Orchestra when he was only 10 years old! Imagine playing with a whole orchestra at that age. He also earned a special diploma and a Gold Medal for his amazing playing from the Royal Northern College of Music in the UK.
Performing Around the World
The BBC Music Magazine even named Eduard as one of the "10 tomorrow's great pianists." That's a huge compliment! He has played with many big orchestras in the UK, like the BBC Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. He has also performed with famous conductors.
Eduard has played in many famous concert halls around the world. These include the Berlin Philharmonie in Germany, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. He has also given solo concerts at places like the Wigmore Hall in London and the Louvre in Paris.
His performances have been recorded by major radio stations across Europe, including BBC Radio 3 and Radio France.
Awards and Achievements
Eduard Kunz has won many awards! He has earned thirteen first prizes in international piano competitions. Some of these include the George Enescu Competition and the New Orleans and Paderewski International Piano Competitions.
He has also received other special awards, like a Silver Medal from The Worshipful Company of Musicians in London. He was also a BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist from 2006 to 2008. This program helps young, talented musicians.
Eduard has played alongside other famous musicians like Yulian Rachlin and Sol Gabetta. He has recorded many well-known piano concertos, including pieces by Mozart, Beethoven, and Tchaikovsky.
Kunz Piano Academy
Eduard is also a co-founder of the Kunz Piano Academy in Brașov, Romania. Twice a year, young artists from all over the world come to this academy. They get to learn from Eduard and other experts in public masterclasses. It's a great way for him to share his knowledge and help new musicians.
He is also a Moscow Philharmonic Society Artist and a Yamaha Artist. In 2010, he was even featured in a film called A Surprise in Texas, which was about a piano competition.
Awards and Competitions
Eduard Kunz has received many important awards and won several piano competitions throughout his career.
| Year | Award |
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| 1997 |  Spivakov Foundation Award |
| 2002 | Richter Award, Rostropovich Foundation |
| 2004 |  Erik Chisholm Memorial Prize |
| 2004 |  Royal Northern College of Music's Gold Medal |
| 2004 | Dame Myra Hess Award |
| 2004 | Worshipful Company of Musicians Silver Medal |
| 2005 | Yamaha Music Foundation Award |
| 2005 | Hattori Foundation Award |
| 2006 | MIFCO Award |
| 2006 | BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist |
| 2007 |  Verbier Festival laureate |
| Year | Competition | Prize |
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| 2000 | III Sabitov International Piano Competition |
1st prize |
| 2001 |  IV Horowitz International Piano Competition |
3rd prize |
| 2002 |  III Bitola International Music Competition |
1st prize |
| 2002 |  II Enschede International Piano Competition |
1st prize |
| 2002 |  Grand Konzerteum International Piano Competition |
1st prize |
| 2005 | Dudley International piano Competition |
1st prize |
| 2005 | Bromsgrove International musicians Competition |
1st prize |
| 2005 | Manchester Piano Award |
1st prize |
| 2007 |  XVIII George Enescu International Competition |
1st prize |
| 2007 |  XIII Città di Sulmona International Piano Competition |
1st prize |
| 2007 | VIII Vietri sul Mare International Piano Competition |
Winner |
| 2007 |  VIII Premi Principat d'Andorra |
1st prize |
| 2008 | Pinerolo International Piano Competition |
1st prize |
| 2009 |  Van Cliburn International Piano Competition |
Jury Discretionary Award |
| 2009 | San Nicola di Bari International Piano Competition |
Winner |
| 2009 |  XVII Frechilla-Zuloaga Piano Award |
1st prize |
| 2010 | 22nd New Orleans International Piano Competition |
1st prize |
| 2010 |  8th Paderewski International Piano Competition |
1st prize |
