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Olga Scheps
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Olga Scheps at an event for the car company Audi on November 11, 2012.
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| Born | 4 January 1986 Moscow, Russia |
| Genres | Classical |
| Occupation(s) | Pianist |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Labels | RCA Red Seal |
Olga Scheps (born January 4, 1986) is a famous German pianist. She was born in Russia but moved to Cologne, Germany, where she lives today. She is known around the world for her powerful and emotional piano performances.
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Early Life and First Concerts
Olga Scheps was born in Moscow, Russia, in 1986. When she was six years old, her family moved to Germany. Music was a big part of her family life. Her father, Ilya Scheps, is also a talented pianist and a professor of music.
With her father's guidance, Olga started playing the piano when she was only four. She was a natural talent. By the time she was twelve, she was already performing in concerts and winning awards. In 1999, she won a top prize at a German music competition for young people called Jugend musiziert.
At just 14 years old, she performed a major piece, Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 1, with a full orchestra. This concert showed everyone that a new piano star was on the rise.
A Star on the World Stage
Olga's career quickly took off. She has traveled the globe to perform, playing in countries like Poland, Italy, France, Spain, the United States, and many more. She made her U.S. debut in 2012 in San Antonio, Texas, where she played with the San Antonio Symphony.
She often plays in some of the most famous concert halls in the world. These include the Berlin Philharmonie in Berlin and the Kölner Philharmonie in her hometown of Cologne. She has performed with many great orchestras, such as the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra.
Olga is also a regular guest at major music festivals. She has played at the Klavier-Festival Ruhr, the Heidelberger Frühling, and the Rheingau Musik Festival, among others.
Recording Music
In 2010, Olga signed a contract with the famous music label RCA Red Seal (Sony Music). Her first album, Chopin, was a huge success. For this album, she won an ECHO Klassik Award, a major German music prize, as the "Newcomer of the Year."
Since then, she has released many other albums. Her second album featured music by Russian composers. In 2012, she released an album of music by the composer Franz Schubert.
How Olga Scheps Plays the Piano
Olga Scheps has a special way of connecting with the music she plays. She once said, "To me, music is an extension of my expressivity, the amplification of my language... I am the interpreter." This means she sees music as a way to express her feelings, much like an actress uses a script to bring a character to life.
Her Favorite Music
Olga's repertoire (the collection of pieces a musician can play) is very large. She is especially known for playing music from the Romantic era. This period of music is known for being very emotional and dramatic. She is famous for her performances of works by Frédéric Chopin and Russian composers. People often say she plays with a lot of feeling that can bring tears to the eyes of the audience.
Besides the famous classics, she also enjoys playing lesser-known pieces. This introduces her audience to new and exciting music.
Playing with Others
Olga is also a talented chamber musician. This means she performs in small groups with other musicians. She has worked with famous artists like violinist Daniel Hope and cellist Alban Gerhardt.
Discography
- Chopin (2010)
- Russian Album (2010)
- Schubert (2012)
- The Chopin Piano Concertos No. 1 & 2 (2014)
- Vocalise
- Satie
- Melody
- Tchaikovsky
- 100% Scooter – Piano Only (2017)
- Family (2021)
- Chopin Nocturne (EP version) with cellist Raphaela Gromes
Awards
- ECHO Klassik as "Newcomer of the Year (Piano)" for Chopin (2010)
In the Media
Because of her talent and style, Olga Scheps has become a popular figure outside of the concert hall. Since 2011, she has been a brand ambassador for the car company Audi and the luxury watch and jewelry company Chopard.
She has also appeared on many popular German TV shows, sharing her love for music with a wider audience.
See also
In Spanish: Olga Scheps para niños
