Occupation(s) Concert pianist Record label Sony Classical Records | Website Juan Jose Chuquisengo Albums Transcendant Journey | |
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Genres Classical music, World music Similar Lucho Quequezana, National Symphony Orchestra, John Foulds, Javier Fuentes‑León, Jean Pierre Magnet | ||
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Juan José Chuquisengo is a Peruvian concert pianist and soloist, specializing in classical and world music. Chuquisengo's Trascendent Journey was considered one of the "best 100 classic CDs ever" by Die Besten 100, and Chuquisengo received a fellowship award from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Contents
- J s bach french suite n 5 part 7 gigue juan jose chuquisengo
- Early life and career
- Personal life
- Discography
- Songs
- References
Early life and career
Chuquisengo was born in Peru, where he taught himself how to play music by sound. He studied at a local conservatory, eventually traveling to Europe and meeting conductor Sergiu Celibidache, who became his mentor. Chuquisengo studied under Celibidache for seven years in Germany, Italy and France and then relocated to New York City. Chuquisengo studied composition, orchestral conducting, philosophy and arts, and explored Improvisation in the area of World Music. He frequently tours Europe, America and Asia and teaches at universities and music institutions. He was invited in November 2012 by the Barenboim Foundation to teach at the Orchestral Academy in Seville.
Personal life
Chuquisengo lives in Munich, Germany. He holds a black belt in Karate-Do and teaches Karate, Kung Fu and Tai Chi.
Discography
His works include:
Songs
"Gandharva-Music" op 49Transcendant Journey · 2005
"Fantasia On An Ostinato"Transcendant Journey · 2005
Chaconne in G-Dur - HWV 435Transcendant Journey · 2005