Luis Fernando Pérez facts for kids

Luis Fernando Pérez (born in Madrid, Spain, in 1977) is a talented Spanish classical pianist. He is known for his amazing performances and recordings of classical music.

Early Life and Music Studies

Luis Fernando Pérez began his musical journey at a young age. He first studied piano at the Pozuelo de Alarcón conservatoire. A conservatoire is a special school where people learn to play musical instruments and study music in depth. Luis Fernando worked very hard and earned top grades there, showing his early talent.

Advanced Training with Great Teachers

In 1993, Luis Fernando Pérez joined the prestigious Reina Sofía School of Music. This is a famous music school in Spain. There, he had the chance to learn from some truly great piano teachers. These included Dmitri Bashkirov and Galina Eguiazarova. He also studied chamber music with Márta Gulyás. Chamber music is when a small group of musicians play together.

After his studies in Spain, he moved to Germany. He continued his training at the Cologne University of Music with another famous pianist, Pierre-Laurent Aimard. Learning from so many different masters helped him become the skilled musician he is today.

Performances and Recordings

Luis Fernando Pérez has traveled all over the world sharing his music. He has performed on many famous stages in the United States, Japan, and across Europe. When a pianist performs, they play live concerts for an audience.

Besides playing live, he has also recorded several music albums. These recordings allow people to listen to his beautiful piano playing at any time.

Awards and Recognition

Luis Fernando Pérez has received many important awards for his musical talent. These awards show how much his work is appreciated in the world of classical music.

Some of his notable awards include:

• The Franz Liszt Prize at the IBLA International Competition. This is a big competition for musicians.
• The Alicia de Larrocha Award. Alicia de Larrocha was a very famous Spanish pianist herself.
• The Albéniz Medal for his recording of Albéniz’s famous work, Iberia. This piece of music is very challenging to play and is a masterpiece of Spanish piano music.

See also

In Spanish: Luis Fernando Pérez (pianista) para niños