Kristhyan Benitez
Venezuelan pianist and composer
Kristhyan Benítez is a Venezuelan concert pianist and composer recognized for his performances in classical and Latin American music. His album "Latin American Classics," won Latin Grammy Award for Best Classical Album in 2021. He is a Steinway & Sons artist.
Early life and education
Kristhyan Benítez was born in Caracas, Venezuela. He began his musical studies at the age of four with Olga Lopez, a pupil of Magda Tagliaferro. After three months, he performed for an audience of 2,000 people at the Teresa Carreño Cultural Complex in Caracas. He furthered his education with mentors such as Solomon Mikowsky, Philippe Entremont, Michael Lewin, and Frank Fernández.
José Antonio Abreu, founder of El Sistema, described Benítez as "one of the most important and brilliant leaders of the Musical Movement in Venezuela and the whole Continent." His conservatory education in Venezuela included a focus on works by Latin American and Venezuelan composers, which influenced his later career.
Career
Benítez's career includes performances across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. He has collaborated with conductors like Claudio Abbado, Gustavo Dudamel, Alondra de la Parra, among others.
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