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Avi Downes Since making noteworthy debuts at the age of sixteen in London, Vienna, and Amsterdam, Avi Downes has performed extensively throughout Europe, South America, and the United States. A native of San Francisco, Avi Downes began her piano studies at the age of three as the youngest student ever admitted to the San Francisco Conservatory. At 14, she moved to Europe to further her musical education; completing her studies at the University of Vienna and the University of Cologne. Throughout her career, Ms. Downes has divided her time between her solo work and various chamber ensembles. As the youngest of three very musical sisters who constantly made music together, her interest and talent for chamber music showed itself at a very young age. She was awarded top prizes in some of the most prestigious international music competitions in the world, including the ARD Competition in Munich, the Rostropovich Competition in Paris, the Maria Canals in Barcelona, and the Vittorio Gui, and Trio di Trieste competitions in Italy. O1C Performances: Shana and Avi Downes Elizabeth Prior Runnicles, Avi Downes, Angela Lee and Rene Mandel |
