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Juan José Chuquisengo is a Peruvian concert pianist and soloist, specializing in classical and world music.[1][2] 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.[3][4]

Juan José Chuquisengo
Born	Peru
Genres	Classical, world
Occupation(s)	Concert pianist
Instruments	Piano
Labels	Sony Classical
Website	Juan Jose Chuquisengo

Early life and career

Chuquisengo was born in Peru, where he taught himself how to play music by sound.[5] 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.^{[citation needed]} Chuquisengo studied composition, orchestral conducting, philosophy and arts, and explored Improvisation in the area of World Music.^{[citation needed]} He frequently tours Europe, America and Asia and teaches at universities and music institutions.^{[citation needed]} He was invited in November 2012 by the Barenboim Foundation to teach at the Orchestral Academy in Seville.^{[citation needed]}

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:[6]

• Piano Recital
• Piano Recital II
• Maurice Ravel: Piano Works
• Transcendent Journey

References

External links

• Official Website

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