Jean-Yves Thibaudet
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Jean-Yves Thibaudet (b. 7 September 1961) is a French pianist. He was born in Lyon, France.
Thibaudet began studying the piano at the age of five, and made his first public appearance at the age of seven. When he was twelve, Thibaudet entered the Paris Conservatory where he studied with Aldo Ciccolini and Lucette Descaves. Three years later he won the premier Prix du Conservatoire, and at the age of 18 he won the Young Concert Artists Auditions in New York.
Thibaudet has performed with [Chicago Symphony Orchestra]], Los Angeles Philharmonic, Orchestre National de France, among others.
Among his collaborators in performances and recordings are soprano Renée Fleming, mezzo-sopranos Cecilia Bartoli and Angelika Kirchschlager, violist Yuri Bashmet and the Rossetti String Quartet.
Thibaudet has made over 30 recordings for Decca Records.
Besides recording awards, Thibaudet counts the Echo and Schallplatten Preis Awards, the Diapason d' Or, Gramophone Award and Edison Prize.
He has made forays into the world of jazz as well, including Reflections on Duke: Jean-Yves Thibaudet plays the music of Duke Ellington and Conversations with Bill Evans.
His playing can be heard on the movie soundtracks of Portrait of a Lady, Bride of the Wind and Pride & Prejudice.
Thibaudet's concert attire is designed by Vivienne Westwood.
In 2001, the Republic of France awarded Thibaudet the Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.
