Mahani Teave facts for kids
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Mahani Teave
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| Birth name | Mahani Teave Williams |
| Born | February 14, 1983 Hawaii, U.S. |
| Origin | Easter Island, Chile |
| Genres | Classical |
| Instruments | Piano |
Mahani Teave (born February 14, 1983) is a talented classical pianist. She comes from Easter Island, a famous island in Chile. She is known for her beautiful music and for helping her community.
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Mahani's Early Life and Education
Mahani Teave was born in Hawaii. Her father was from the Rapa Nui on Easter Island, and her mother was American. Mahani went to the Austral University to study music. She also studied at two other famous music schools: the Cleveland Institute of Music and the Hanns Eisler Music Academy. At Hanns Eisler, she even received a special scholarship called the Konrad Adenauer Fellowship.
Mahani Teave's Music Journey
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Mahani Teave is very special because she is the only professional classical musician from Easter Island. She started playing Western classical music when she was a young child. When her music teacher left the island, Mahani's family moved to mainland Chile. This allowed her to continue her important musical education.
Mahani has traveled all over the world to perform. She has played concerts in many places, including Chile, Europe, and Asia. Her first performance in Canada was in 2014. This was at Carleton University, where she played music to celebrate the famous composer Franz Liszt.
Helping Her Community Through Music
In 2012, Mahani Teave started the Easter Island Music School. This was the very first music school on the island! At this school, students can learn to play instruments like the piano, cello, ukulele, and violin. Mahani and her husband, Enrique Icka, run a special group called Toki Rapa Nui. This group helps to support the music school.
In 2020, a filmmaker named John Forsen made a documentary about Mahani. It was called Song of Rapa Nui. The movie shows Mahani's life story through her music. It also highlights her work in conservation, which means protecting nature. In 2021, Mahani released her first music album, called Rapa Nui Odyssey. It features beautiful pieces by famous composers like Bach, Chopin, Handel, Liszt, Rachmaninov, and Scriabin.
Awards and Recognition
Mahani Teave has won many awards for her amazing musical talent. In 2008, she performed Rachmaninov's Concerto No. 1 with the Orquesta Sinfonica de Chile. This performance won the APES Prize for the best classical music performance in Chile.
Other awards Mahani has received include:
- The Cleveland Institute of Music Concerto Competition in 2004.
- The Claudio Arrau International Piano Competition in 1999.
- A Merit Prize for arts from Andrés Bello University in 2012.
In 2012, Mahani Teave was chosen to become a Steinway & Sons Artist. This is a very special honor for pianists. In 2016, she received the Advancement of Women Award from Scotiabank. This award recognized her leadership and her important work promoting music on Easter Island.
See also
In Spanish: Mahani Teave para niños
