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Gil Shaham (Shaham)

Last Updated: 04 Apr, 2024 | Views: 557

Age: 53

Profession: Musician

Other Profession(s): Song writer

Famous For: One Of The Greatest Violinists Of His Generation

Higher Education: Graduated

Gil Shaham Religion, Birthday, Age

Date of Birth

19 Feb, 1971 (53 Years 09 Months 23 Days)

Birth Country

United States

Birth State/Province

Illinois

Birth District

Urbana

Birth Sign

Pisces

Religion

Christianity

Nationalities

American

Gil Shaham Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography):
Gil Shaham was born on February 19, 1971. He is one of the greatest violinists of our time; his flawless technique is complemented by his inimitable warmth and generosity of spirit. As a child, he studied violin with Samuel Bernstein of the Rubin Academy of Music in Israel, receiving annual scholarships from the America-Israel Cultural Foundation. His debuts with the Jerusalem Symphony and Israel Philharmonic in 1981 were followed by a first-place finish at the Israel Claremont Competition the following year. He then attended Columbia University and Juilliard on a scholarship.
Gil Shaham Career:
• Gil Shaham debuted as a soloist with the Jerusalem Symphony when he was ten. Less than a year later, he performed with the Israel Philharmonic, one of Israel's leading orchestras. A winner of the Claremont Competition at age 11, Shaham attended Juilliard, where he studied with Dorothy DeLay and Hyo Kang.

• Gil Shaham's career advanced in 1989 when he replaced Itzhak Perlman at the Royal Festival Hall to perform Bruch and Sibelius violin concertos.

• In 1990, Shaham was awarded the Avery Fisher Career Grant, and in 1992 he received the Premio Internazionale of the Accademia Chigiana in Siena.

• The Stradivarius Society of Chicago has loaned Gil Shaham the Stradivarius violin of 1699, the "Comtesse de Polignac," since 1989.
Gil Shaham Awards:
• 1990: Avery Fisher Career Grant
• 1992: Premio Internazionale of the Accademia Chigiana in Siena
• 1999: Grammy Award for Best Chamber Music Performance
• 2008: Avery Fisher Award
• 2012: Instrumentalist of the Year
Gil Shaham Unknown Facts:
• Gil Shaham is an active philanthropist in addition to his musical career. His passion for music education has led him to participate in various initiatives fostering young talent. His masterclasses and educational outreach programs inspire the next generation of musicians.
• Gil Shaham has recorded over 20 albums, accumulating a substantial discography. The works he has recorded include concertos, sonatas, and chamber music. His albums have garnered critical acclaim and cemented his reputation as a recording artist of exceptional skill and artistry.