Justus Frantz facts for kids
Justus Frantz is a famous German pianist, conductor, and television personality. He was born on May 18, 1944, in Inowrocław, Poland.
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Early Life and Musical Journey
Justus Frantz started playing the piano when he was ten years old. He later studied music with talented teachers like Eliza Hansen and Wilhelm Kempff. He attended the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg, which is a well-known music school. He received a special scholarship from the German National Scholarship Foundation to help him with his studies.
Beginning His Career
In 1967, Justus Frantz began his international music career. He teamed up with Claus Kanngießer, who played the cello. Together, they won second prize at an important international music competition. This achievement helped him become known around the world.
Performing with Great Orchestras
Justus Frantz had the chance to play with many famous orchestras. In 1970, he performed with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. This performance was led by the legendary conductor Herbert von Karajan.
His first concert in the United States was in 1975. He played with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. This concert was conducted by Leonard Bernstein, who became a very close friend of Frantz. He also performed with other great conductors like Carlo Maria Giulini and Rudolf Kempe.
Founding Music Festivals and Organizations
Justus Frantz has done more than just perform music. He also helped create important music events and groups. In 1986, he founded the Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival. This is a big music festival that brings many artists and music lovers together.
In 1989, he became a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador. This role meant he helped support the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. He worked to raise awareness and help people who had to leave their homes. He has since retired from this special role.
In 1995, he founded another group called the Philharmonia of the Nations. This orchestra brings together young musicians from different countries. Their goal is to promote peace and understanding through music. Since September 2013, he has been the musical director of The Israel Sinfonietta in Beersheba.
Musical Style and Repertoire
Justus Frantz enjoys playing music from the Classical and Romantic periods. These are two important times in music history. The Classical period includes composers like Mozart, whose music Frantz especially loves to play. The Romantic period features music that often expresses strong emotions.
He has also performed many pieces for piano duet. This means two people play on one piano or two pianos at the same time. He often played these pieces with another talented pianist, Christoph Eschenbach.
Selected Performances
- Festspiele Balver Höhle (1994 - 2007)
See also
In Spanish: Justus Frantz para niños
