Josep Colom facts for kids
Josep Colom is a famous Spanish classical pianist. He was born on January 11, 1947. He is known for his amazing piano playing around the world.
Early Life and Training
Josep Colom was born in Barcelona, Spain. He started learning to play the piano there. His aunt, Rosa Colom, was his first piano teacher. Later, he moved to Paris, France. There, he studied at a special music school called the École Normale de Musique.
Awards and Performances
Mr. Colom has won many important awards for his piano playing.
- In 1972, he won First Prize at the very first Santander National Piano Competition.
- Later, in 1978, he won First Prize at the Paloma O'Shea Santander International Piano Competition.
- He also won top prizes at the Jaén and Épinal International Competitions.
Since 1979, Josep Colom has performed all over the world. He has played in many countries across five continents. He gives solo concerts and plays with orchestras. He also performs chamber music, which is music for small groups of instruments.
Recordings and Teaching
Josep Colom has made many recordings of his music.
- In 1982, he recorded all the Sonatas by Manuel Blasco de Nebra. For this, he received an award from the Spanish Ministry of Culture.
- In 1989, he recorded all the works by Manuel de Falla. A music magazine called Fanfare said it was the best version of Falla's music.
- He has also recorded music by other famous composers. These include Frederic Mompou, Johannes Brahms, Fauré, Debussy, and Ravel. He sometimes records with another pianist, Carmen Deleito.
Mr. Colom also helps new pianists learn and grow. He has been a judge for many important piano contests. These include the Paloma O'Shea International Piano Competition and the International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw.
In 1998, the Spanish Ministry of Culture gave him the Premio Nacional de Música. This is a very important national music award. Since 2010, he teaches regularly in Valencia, Spain. He also gives special masterclasses in Spain, Switzerland, and France.
See also
- In Spanish: Josep Colom para niños
