Chopin only performed just over 30 concerts in his entire life, stating, 'I'm not made for concerts. The crowd frightens me'.
Performer Biography
In 2008, Marcelo Bratke founded Camerata Brasil, an orchestra of young musicians from impoverished areas, performing over 300 concerts internationally.
Performer Biography
Marcelo Bratke made his debut with the São Paulo Symphony Orchestra just ten months after his first piano lesson, earning the 'Revelation Prize'.
Performer Biography
Marcelo Bratke acquired normal vision in his left eye in 2004 after successful surgery, having previously had severe visual impairment.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Chopin's musical idols were Bach and Mozart, which explains the classical quality present in his ultra-Romantic music.
Performer Biography
Marcelo Bratke, one of Brazil's finest pianists, started piano studies at 14 and developed his own learning method due to severe visual impairment.
Performer Biography
Marcelo Bratke received Brazil's highest cultural honor, the Order of Cultural Merit, from President Michel Temer in 2017.
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