Malcolm Martineau facts for kids
Malcolm Martineau, born on February 3, 1960, is a talented Scottish pianist. He is especially known for being an amazing accompanist. This means he plays the piano alongside singers or other musicians. He has received a special award called the OBE for his contributions to music.
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About Malcolm Martineau
Malcolm Martineau has become one of the world's most respected accompanists. He has performed in many famous concert halls and festivals across the globe.
Early Life and Education
Malcolm Martineau was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1960. His mother, Hester Dickson Martineau, was also a pianist. He attended George Watson's College for his schooling. Later, he studied at Cambridge University from 1978 to 1981. He then continued his music studies at the Royal College of Music until 1984.
Performing Around the World
Malcolm Martineau has played the piano in many major cities. These include Paris, Amsterdam, Munich, Vienna, Milan, and Berlin. He has also performed throughout the United Kingdom and in North America. He has accompanied many of the world's top singers. Some of these famous voices include Dame Janet Baker, Barbara Bonney, Susan Graham, Simon Keenlyside, Dame Felicity Lott, Anne Sofie von Otter, Bryn Terfel, and Ainhoa Arteta. He also often plays with the talented clarinettist Emma Johnson.
He has been a part of many important music festivals. These include the Aix-en-Provence, Vienna, Edinburgh, and Salzburg festivals. He has also given many performances for the BBC.
Helping Young Musicians
Malcolm Martineau has helped many young singers. He accompanied the winners of the Lieder prize at the 1989 Cardiff Singer of the World competition. He also played for masterclasses at the Britten-Pears School. During these classes, he worked with legendary singers like Dame Joan Sutherland and Elisabeth Schwarzkopf.
He has also presented his own music series. At St John's Smith Square, he performed all the songs by Debussy and Poulenc. He also presented a big series of Britten's music at the Wigmore Hall. Both of these series were broadcast by the BBC.
His Recordings
Malcolm Martineau has made many recordings with famous musicians. He has recorded songs by Schubert, Schumann, and English composers with Bryn Terfel. He also recorded Schubert and Strauss songs with Simon Keenlyside. Other recordings include albums with Angela Gheorghiu, Emma Johnson, and Magdalena Kožená. He has also recorded all the songs by Faure and all the Britten Folk Songs.
Awards and Recognition
Malcolm Martineau has received several important awards for his musical talents. One of these is the Walther Gruner International Lieder Competition. In 2016, he was given the title of Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE). This special award was given to him for his great contributions to music and for helping young singers.
