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Luxembourg pianist Michel Reis in concert in Beijing
Michel Reis, a Luxembourg pianist, improviser, composer and arranger, who lives and works in New York, gave a concert showcasing some of his latest compositions at the Ambassador’s residence on 21 May 2012. The concert is part of the celebrations of the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Luxembourg.
Michel Reis discovered Music at an early age. After four years of classical training at the piano, Reis’s introduction to jazz and improvisation unlocked new and exciting possibilities for him as a pianist and composer. In Boston Massachusetts, Reis attended Berklee College of Music and The New England Conservatory. Six years of extensive studies and an unwavering dedication to his craft set a foundation for the integrous and well-rounded musician he is today. Reis has three albums out under his name: A Young Mind (2005) and Fairytale (2009) both for the European record label Waltzing-Parke Records. He just released his third album entitled Point of No Return for the American label Armored Records. In 2005, Reis was a finalist in the First Moscow Competition for Jazz Performers. A year later, he took second prize at the Montreux Jazz Solo Piano Competition.
He is truly a poet at the piano.