Andrei Vieru

Andrei Vieru is a talented Romanian pianist, writer, painter, and mathematician, born in 1958 in Bucharest. He comes from a musical family; his father, Anatol Vieru, was a composer, and his mother was a musicologist. Vieru studied at the Bucharest Conservatory and later received musical lessons from notable tutors like Carlo Zecchi and Lev Naoumov. He has performed extensively in Romania and internationally, including in Paris, where he settled in 1988, as well as in countries like Belgium, the UK, Germany, and Canada. His repertoire includes works by Bach, Beethoven, Liszt, and Scriabin, and he has recorded numerous albums featuring these composers. Vieru is also celebrated for his acclaimed performances of Bach's "Goldberg Variations" and "The Well-Tempered Clavier."

Vieru has received praise for his diverse artistic talents, including writing. He was awarded the Nadia and Lili Boulanger Prize in 1996. His notable compositions and performances, such as Bach's "Goldberg Variations" and "The Well-Tempered Clavier," demonstrate his deep engagement with classical music. Additionally, he has collaborated on pieces like Moussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition" and Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring," showcasing his versatility as a pianist.

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