Yekaterina Chemberdzhi facts for kids
Yekaterina Chemberdzhi (also known as Katia Tchemberdji) is a talented Russian pianist and composer. She was born on May 6, 1960. A composer writes music, and a pianist plays the piano.
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Early Life and Musical Journey
Katia Chemberdzhi was born in Moscow, Russia. Music was a big part of her family! Her grandparents, Zara Levina and Nikolai Chemberdzhi, were also composers. Katia started learning music when she was just seven years old.
Later, she studied music at the famous Moscow Conservatory. This is a special school for very talented musicians. She learned how to compose music and play the piano there.
Teaching and Moving to Berlin
After finishing her studies, Katia taught music at the Gnessin State Musical College in Moscow from 1984 to 1990. She helped many young musicians learn and grow.
In 1990, she moved to West Berlin, Germany. This allowed her to share her music with even more people around the world.
Performing and Composing Worldwide
Katia Chemberdzhi is very active in music festivals all over the world. She performs as a pianist and also presents her own compositions. Many famous festivals, solo artists, and music groups have asked her to create new music for them.
She has also composed music for several movies, both in Russia and Germany. Her music helps tell the story and set the mood in these films.
What Music Has She Written?
Katia Chemberdzhi has composed many different kinds of music. Here are some examples of her works:
- 1990: Sonate – a piece for clarinet and piano.
- 1991: Heidelberg Trio – for clarinet, violin, and piano.
- 1991: In memoriam – a special piece for a storyteller, piano, horn, violin, and cello, inspired by poems.
- 1995: Day and night: Hommage à M. C. Escher – a piano piece inspired by the famous artist M. C. Escher.
- 1996: Labyrinth – a piece for string orchestra and solo cello.
- 1998: Max and Moritz – a short opera based on a funny story by Wilhelm Busch.
- 2000: String Quartet No. 2 – a piece for four string instruments.
- 2007: Rettet Pluto! (Save Pluto!) – a children's opera!
Where Can You Hear Her Music?
You can find some of her music recordings online. For example, you can listen to her chamber works, which are pieces for small groups of instruments, here: Chamber Works.
