Preparing for the concert at Targu Mures Philharmonic 23 March 2024
Born Andrei Dorian Irimia17 May 1987 (age 37)Constanța, Romania
Occupations * Musician * composer * pianist
Years active 2008–present
Musical career
Genres * Contemporary music * Neoclassical music * Piano Music * Ambient music
Instrument(s) * Piano * Harmonica
Website www.andreiirimia.com

Andrei Irimia is a Romanian pianist and composer, based in Bucharest.

Biography

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Andrei Irimia was born in 1987, in Constanța. He has played the piano since age 8. He studied many musical styles in his formative years. In his 20s he started composing his music. He began some experimental productions where he tried different styles. He finally released his debut EP Nuit Minimaliste in 2019, a solo piano work. He uses piano compositions to express his ideas and feelings.

 
Live in concert at Targu Mures Philharmonic, march 2023

In 2022, he reached an important milestone in his career with the release of his second album, All Strings Attached. For 2024 Irimia is planning to release his third album, called Necessary End.

In the spring of 2024, he played sold-out concerts at many philharmonics in Romania. He also performed successful concerts in London and Paris. His Lights and Shadows[1] tour will continue across Europe with stops in London, Vienna, Berlin, Brussels and Paris.

Irimia played at festivals like Jazz in the Park and Jazz Cave Festival. He also played at JazzUP Sea Fest and has a show at Summerwell 2024.

In 2021, at the Gopo Gala, National Theatre Bucharest, he launched the song Pasărea fericirii,[2] in collaboration with actor Marius Manole. He opened the "Timișoara 2023" Gala with Joep Beving and was the sole Romanian act at Sziget Festival 2023 and Eurosonic ESNS.

In 2012, Irimia began conceptualizing Piano Collage, blending his piano music with cinematic imagery. He hosted Ça c'est Classique on art7.fm from 2016 to 2018. Since 2015, he has been an editor for the George Enescu Festival.[3]

Numerous soundtracks for advertising, short films, and various corporate projects are among his other works.

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References

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  1. ^ "Bio". Retrieved 2024-06-10.
  2. ^ ""Pasărea Fericirii", un nou proiect al pianistului Andrei Irimia. Colaborare cu actorul Marius Manole". Stirileprotv.ro (in Romanian). Retrieved 2024-06-10.
  3. ^ "Bio". Retrieved 2024-06-10.
  4. ^ "Interviu cu Andrei Irimia". 9 February 2021.
  5. ^ "Întrebări pe portativ. În dialog cu pianistul şi compozitorul Andrei Irimia".
  6. ^ "Andrei Irimia". YouTube.
  7. ^ "INTERVIU Andrei Irimia: "Nu știu dacă avem puterea să culturalizăm publicul, dar cu siguranță putem să-l punem într-un alt context"". 18 February 2023.
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