Johan Schmidt

Johan Schmidt is a Belgian pianist.

He won the Maria Callas Competition in Athens, and was prized at the Queen Elisabeth (1987, 4th prize plus Audience prize), Tchaikovsky (1990, 3rd prize - ex-aequo with Kevin Kenner and Anton Mordasov) and Van Cliburn (1993, 4th prize) competitions. In addition, he was awarded the Leonardo da Vinci Prize from the Rotary International.[1][2]

Schmidt has performed internationally, both as a concert pianist and a chamber musician. He teaches at the Royal Conservatory in Mons.

References

  1. ^ "Johan SCHMIDT, Belgian pianist". Newconsonantmusic.com. http://www.newconsonantmusic.com/performers/schmidt.html. Retrieved 2011-11-26. 
  2. ^ "Laureate/jury - Queen Elisabeth International Music Competition of Belgium". Cmireb.be. http://www.cmireb.be/en/i/341-Johan_SCHMIDT.html. Retrieved 2011-11-26.