Mahani Teave | |
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| Born | Mahani Teave Williams (1983-02-14)February 14, 1983 (age 43) |
| Origin | Easter Island,Chile |
| Genres | Classical |
| Instrument | Piano |
Mahani Teave (born 14 February 1983) is a classical pianist fromEaster Island,Chile.
Teave was born onHawaii, to aRapa Nui father and anAmerican mother.[1] She attended theAustral University and studied music at theCleveland Institute of Music andHanns Eisler Music Academy (where she received the Konrad Adenauer Fellowship).[2][3]
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Teave is considered Easter Island's only professionalclassical musician.[3] She began playing Western classical music as a child, and, after her teacher left the island, Teave's family moved to mainland Chile so she could continue her musical education.[2]
Teave has toured globally, including performances throughout Chile, Europe, and Asia.[2] Her first performance in Canada was in 2014 at theCarleton University symposium celebratingFranz Liszt.[3]
In 2012, Teave founded the Easter Island Music School, the island's first music school, teaching piano, cello, ukulele, and violin.[2][4][5] She and her husband, Enrique Icka, manage the NGO Toki Rapa Nui, which helps sponsor the school.[6]
In 2020, producer and filmmakerJohn Forsen released a documentary,Song of Rapa Nui, about Teave.[7] The documentary focuses on her life journey through music as well as her contemporary work inconservation. In 2021, Teave released her debut album,Rapa Nui Odyssey.[7] It includes pieces byBach,Chopin,Handel,Liszt,Rachmaninov andScriabin.
In 2008, Teave's performance ofRachmaninov's Concerto No. 1 (with the Orquesta Sinfonica de Chile) was awarded the APES Prize for the best classical music performance in Chile.[3][8]
Additional awards Teave has won include the Cleveland Institute of Music Concerto Competition (2004), the Claudio Arrau International Piano Competition (1999), and Merit Prize (arts) fromAndrés Bello University (2012).[3]
In 2012 Teave was selected to become aSteinway & Sons Artist.[3][9] In 2016 she received the Advancement of Women Award fromScotiabank for her leadership and work on Easter Island promoting music.[10]
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