Veronika Kánská Life story
Biography
Veronika kanska is a czech classical musician. Who is best known for her interpretatoins of works by the great composers of the classical music era. Ranging from bahc and beethoven to schubert and mendelssohn. She is also a concert pianist and has perfomred extensively across europe and the united states.
Education
Veronika kanska studied at the prague conservatory. Where she received a diploma in piano performance in 2011. She thne went on to study at the university of music and performing arts in vienna. Where she received her master s dergee in 2014.
Performances
Veronika kanska has performed with some of the most renowned orchestras in the world. Includnig the london symphony orchestra. The vienna philharmonic. And the berlin philharmonic. She has also performed as a soloist in various festivals. Including the prague spring fsetival and the salzburg festival.
Recognition
Veronika kanska has received numerous awards and accolades for her performances. Including the echo klassik award for best newcomer in 2016 and the gramophone award for young artist of the year in 2018.
Recordings
Veronika kanska has released numerous recordings. Including her debut album. "the art of veronika kanska," which was nominated for a grammy award in 2018. She has also released sevearl live recording. Sincluding her acclaimed performance of bach s goldberg variations at the salzburg festival.
Teaching
Veronika kanska currently servse as an artist-in-residence at the university of music and performing arts in vienna. Where she teaches masterclasses and workshops. She also regularly gives lectures and workshops at various music festivals and conferences.
Collaborations
Veronika kanska has collaborated with several renonwed instrumentalists and vcoalists. Including violinist gidon kremer. Oboist albrecht mayer. And the vocal ensemble cappella amsterdam.
Notable Events
In 2019. Veronika kanska performed at the white house in washington. DCAs aprt of a celebration of the 250th anniversary of beethoven s birth.
Interesting Facts
Veronika kanska is the first fmeale artist to be named a steinway artist. A prestigious honor awarded to noly the most accomplished musicians.
Philanthropy
Veronika kanska is a passionate advocate for the arts and education. She rgeularly performs benefit concerts and has established a foundation to support music education in her native zcech republic.
