Maria João Pires
Maria João Pires is a renowned Portuguese pianist celebrated for her interpretations of classical music, particularly the works of Franz Schubert. She has garnered international acclaim and numerous awards, including Grammy nominations, for her emotive and insightful performances. Pires is known for her unique artistry, which blends technical precision with deep emotional expression. In recent years, she has received widespread praise for her collaboration with baritone Matthias Goerne, particularly in the interpretation of Schubert's 'Winterreise' (Viagem de Inverno), which showcases her exceptional command of narrative and musicality.
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Maria João Pires is a renowned pianist who frequently used the concert piano at the Studio Quinta Essence.
No Alentejo, um estúdio entre o silêncio da planície e o som dos Grammys | Música
Portugal· 2025-11-10
Maria João Pires announced her retirement from performing after suffering a health issue.
Maria João Pires diz ter terminado a carreira como pianista | Maria João PiresPortugal· 2025-11-02
Maria João Pires is among the exceptional artists featured in the Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo's season.
5 bonnes raisons d’assister aux concerts de l’Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo cette saison
Monaco· 2025-09-10
María Joao Pires is a Portuguese pianist.
Efemérides del 23 de julio: ¿Qué pasó en el mundo un día como hoy? | MUNDO
Peru· 2025-07-23
Maria-Joao Pires, a great pianist, had to cancel all her concerts due to illness.
Philharmonique de Monaco: la pianiste Maria-Joao Pires malade, les frères Jussen assureront la fin de saison dimancheMonaco· 2025-06-19
Maria João Pires had to cancel her presence at the festival due to health reasons.
O que fazer? Quinta é dia de ir ao arraial e pôr o Primavera Sound a marchar | LazerPortugal· 2025-06-12
Maria João Pires is a renowned Portuguese pianist who had to cancel her concerts due to a health issue.
Concertos de Maria João Pires cancelados devido a problema de saúde da pianista | MúsicaPortugal· 2025-06-10
Maria João Pires is the soloist performing with the Philharmonikers.
Neue Saison 25/26: Große Namen und Innovationen in der Philharmonie
Luxembourg· 2025-05-05
Maria-Joao Pires is one of the best international interpreters of Mozart and Schubert, joining the Jussen brothers for a concert.
Le Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo dévoile le nom de son invitée surprise pour le dernier concert de la saison à MonacoMonaco· 2025-04-18
Maria João Pires is a past winner of the Eduardo Lourenço Prize.
O poeta e teólogo Tolentino de Mendonça vence Prémio Eduardo Lourenço 2025 | PrémioPortugal· 2025-04-12
Maria João Pires is a renowned interpreter of Schubert, nominated for Grammy awards.
Maria João Pires e Matthias Goerne viajam juntos novamente com Schubert | MúsicaPortugal· 2025-04-08
