Janny van Wering was a Dutch classical pianist who was born on May 5, 1924, in Amsterdam, Netherlands. She was the daughter of a music teacher and grew up in a musical family. Her father was a pianist and her mother was a singer, and they both encouraged her to pursue a career in music. Van Wering began playing the piano at a young age and showed great talent from the start. She studied at the Amsterdam Conservatory, where she was taught by renowned pianist and composer Jan Odé. She graduated with honors in 1946 and went on to study with other notable pianists, including Edwin Fischer and Alfred Cortot. Van Wering made her debut as a soloist in 1947, performing Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3 with the Amsterdam Philharmonic Orchestra. She quickly gained a reputation as a talented and versatile pianist, and her career took off. She performed extensively throughout Europe, the United States, and Asia, and was known for her interpretations of the works of Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert, and Chopin. One of the highlights of van Wering's career was her performance at the 1956 Edinburgh International Festival, where she played Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111. Her performance was widely praised, and she received a standing ovation from the audience. She went on to perform at many other prestigious festivals, including the Salzburg Festival, the Lucerne Festival, and the Tanglewood Music Festival. Van Wering was also a prolific recording artist, and she made many recordings throughout her career. Her recordings of the works of Beethoven, Mozart, and Schubert are particularly highly regarded. She received many awards and honors for her recordings, including the Grand Prix du Disque and the Edison Award. In addition to her solo career, van Wering was also a sought-after chamber musician. She performed with many of the world's leading musicians, including violinist Henryk Szeryng, cellist Pierre Fournier, and pianist Sviatoslav Richter. She was a member of the Van Wering Trio, which was named after her and included violinist Herman Krebbers and cellist Tibor de Machula. Van Wering was known for her musicality, technical skill, and emotional depth. She was a master of phrasing and interpretation, and her performances were always deeply expressive. She was also known for her warm and engaging personality, and she was beloved by audiences and fellow musicians alike. Van Wering retired from performing in the 1980s, but she continued to teach and mentor young musicians. She was a professor of piano at the Amsterdam Conservatory for many years, and she also taught at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague. She was a beloved teacher, and many of her students went on to have successful careers in music. Van Wering received many awards and honors throughout her career, including the Order of Orange-Nassau, one of the highest honors in the Netherlands. She was also awarded the Dutch Music Prize, the highest honor for a musician in the Netherlands. In 2004, she was awarded the Edison Lifetime Achievement Award for her contributions to classical music. Janny van Wering passed away on January 28, 2019, at the age of 94. She was remembered as one of the greatest pianists of her generation, and her legacy continues to inspire and influence musicians around the world.

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