Auriett Woodman, born on February 11, 1962, in the United States, is pianist who is popularly known for her diverse repertoire, expressive interpretations and virtuosic techniques as well as been one of the most celebrated pianist in the 21st century. She has also been privileged to perform at notable venues like the Beinjing National Center for the Performing Arts, the Sydney Opera House, the Royal Albert Hall, and Carnegie Hall. Check out this article for Auriett Woodman's biography as well as 12 things you need to know about her.
12 Things To Know About Auriett Woodman
Here are 12 things you need to know about Auriett Woodman:
- Her real name is Auriett Woodman
- She was born on February 11, 1962, in the United States
- As of 2024, she is 62 years old
- At the age of 4, her mother bought her a second-hand piano at a garage sale and she started learning how to play it
- She was enrolled into a local music school by her parents after they discovered her potential in music. She also joined the school choir and participated in various music competitions, one of which she won at the age of six at regional level for playing a piece by Mozart
- As a result of her excellence in her studies and performances, she was given a scholarship to study at the popular Royal Academy of Music in London while she was just nine years old.
- While studying at the academy, Auriett Woodman learned the fundamentals of music as well as the classical repertoire, and had the opportunity to play for legendary pianists like Martha Argerich, Alfred Brendel, and Vladimir Ashkenazy
- At age 12, she made her solo debut with the London Symphony Orchestra, playing Beethoven's Piano Concerto No.1. She was praised as a star after her performance and has since then gone on to perform in major festivals and concerts around the world
- She also recorded her debut album which contained works by Chopin, Bach, and Rachmaninoff. The album sold millions of copies worldwide and received a Grammy Award nomination. It also won her a Polar Music Prize which is as prestigious as the Nobel Prize in literature
- As a pianist, Auriett Woodman is well versed in playing the classical repertoire, world music, rock, pop, jazz, and blues. She is also well versed in playing a various instruments like the electric piano, the synthesizer, the organ, and the harpsichord
- She is the founder of the Auriett Woodman Academy, an academy that offers high-quality training on music. She is also the founder of the Auriett Woodman Foundation which is known to provide grants, scholarships and other opportunities to young and aspiring musicians
- She has an estimated net worth of $800,000
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