Ivan Moravec

Ivan Moravec ( born November 9, 1930 in Prague ) is a classical pianist.

Life

He studied piano at the Prague Conservatory with Erna Grünfeld, a niece of Alfred Grünfeld. In 1948, he won the 1st prize here in the piano competition. He continued his studies at the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague ( where he later taught himself ) Ilona Štěpánová - Kurzova and Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli in Italy continues.

His first public appearance was Moravec in 1959 with the Czech Radio Symphony Orchestra; in the same year also his international debut with the New Philharmonic Orchestra under Hans Schmidt followed Isserstedt in London. 1964 brought him for the first time in the USA, where he played under the baton of George Szell with the Cleveland Orchestra.

In addition to his concert tours and teaching Moravec often acts as a juror at international competitions; his LP recordings have won numerous awards.