Mahani Teave


Mahani Teave is a classical pianist from Easter Island, Chile.

Background

Teave was born on Hawaii, from a Rapa Nui father and an American mother. She attended the Austral University and studied music at the Cleveland Institute of Music and Hanns Eisler Music Academy.

Music

Teave is considered to be Easter Island's only classical musician. She began playing 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.
Teave has toured globally, including performances throughout Chile, Europe, and Asia. Her first performance in Canada was in 2014 at the Carleton University symposium celebrating Franz Liszt.
In 2012, Teave founded the Easter Island Music School, the first music school on the island, teaching piano, cello, ukulele, and violin.

Awards

In 2008, Teave's performance of Rachmaninov's Concerto No. 1 was award the APES Prize for the best classical music performance in Chile.
Additional awards Teave has won include the Cleveland Institute of Music Concerto Competition, Claudio Arrau International Piano Competition, and Merit Prize from Andrés Bello University.
In 2012 Teave was selected to become a Steinway & Sons Artist.
In 2016 she received the Advancement of Women Award from Scotiabank for her leadership and work on Easter Island promoting music.