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Daniel Blumenthal (20.7-29.7)
Royal Flemish Conservatory (Bruxelles)

The American pianist Daniel Blumenthal began his musical studies in Paris at the age of 5. He pursued his studies at the University of Michigan and the Juillard School, where he earned his doctorate. He furthered his musical education thereafter with Benjamin Kaplan in London.

Between 1981 and 1983 he won prizes in many international competitions: Sidney and Leeds in 1981, Geneva and Busoni 1982, and the Queen Elisabeth in 1983. He was a member of the jury of the Queen Elisabeth in 1995.

His multifaceted career is devoted to the varied genres of the solo recital, concerto, chamber music and song literatures. His vast repertoire is literally encyclopaedic, comprising the great classics as well as unjustly neglected works. In the latter context he has premiered many works in recent years such as the Debussy Trio.

His abundant discography extends now to over 80 CDs.

He appears regularly in recitals with internationally recognized artists such as Barry Tuckwell, Peter Zazofsky, Pierre Amoyal, Jos? Van Dam, Dale Duesing, John Aler, Dinah Bryant, the string quartets Orlando, Enesco and Colorado.

He is currently professor of piano at the Royal Flemish Conservatory in Brussels.

Daniel Blumenthal speaks French, English, German and Dutch



See more on www.danielblumenthal.com