Sylviane Deferne
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Sylviane Deferne (born 1965 in Geneva, Switzerland) is a Swiss pianist and musician.[1]
Early musical education
Deferne started studying the piano in the Geneva Conservatory of Music of her hometown of Geneva, and she soon won first prize of virtuosity with distinction.[1] She won several international competitions, including first prize unanimously at the Frank Martin Competition in the Netherlands,[1] and second prizes in the international competitions at William Kapell in the United States and in Cologne, Germany.
Career
Deferne has had engagements as a soloist in Europe and the US. She has partnered in ensembles including
Recordings
Recordings have been made under the labels of Cascavelle and
Performances
Reviews on her interpretation of music by
Deferne has toured in Germany, France, Romania, Korea, Canada and various cities in Switzerland. She also plays chamber music; with the Trio Ceresio, which she joined in 2007, she regularly performs in Switzerland, and toured in Japan.[1]
In May 2008, Deferne was invited to perform as a soloist with the Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana in Switzerland, with the Concerto No.1 by Frank Martin. She teaches classes of professional piano at the Haute Ecole de Musique in Geneva in the Conservatories at Neuchâtel and Geneva.
References
- ^ a b c d "Sylviane Deferne Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
- ^ "Sylviane Deferne - Home page". Sylvianedeferne.com. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
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