马克西姆的英文介绍

Maksim Mrvica knew he wanted to play the piano when, aged just eight, he caught a glimpse of the instrument at his best friend Alexander's house. That was in 1984 and although 22 years later he is one of the most famous pianists in the world, the journey hasn't always been easy.

Born in Sibenik, a small, but beautiful medieval town on Croatia's Adriatic Coast, the odds seemed stacked against Maksim achieveing his dream.

His mother Slavica and father Karmel knew nothing about classical music (even now they still prefer to listen to pop music on the radio). But although they were confused by their son?s new passion, they were supportive and lessons were duly arranged.

It wasn't long before it became obvious to Maksim's teachers that he had a rare talent and the boy was enrolled in Sibenik's state music school. It was there that Maksim began to harbour dreams of being a concert pianist and working hard to make those dreams a real