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Edith Lang was a renowned classical music artist who was born on May 12, 1928, in Vienna, Austria. She was the daughter of a music teacher and grew up in a family that was passionate about music. Her father recognized her talent for music at a young age and started teaching her piano when she was just four years old. Lang's talent for music was evident from an early age, and she quickly became a prodigy. She made her public debut at the age of six, performing Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor with the Vienna Symphony Orchestra. Her performance was met with critical acclaim, and she was hailed as a child prodigy. Lang continued to study music throughout her childhood and teenage years, and she quickly became one of the most promising young musicians in Austria. She studied under some of the most renowned music teachers in the country, including Alfred Brendel and Friedrich Gulda. In 1945, Lang made her international debut at the age of 17, performing at the Salzburg Festival. Her performance was a huge success, and she was invited to perform at other major music festivals around the world. She quickly became known for her virtuosity and her ability to bring out the emotional depth of the music she played. Over the course of her career, Lang performed with some of the most prestigious orchestras in the world, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Vienna Philharmonic, and the New York Philharmonic. She also collaborated with some of the most renowned conductors of her time, including Herbert von Karajan, Leonard Bernstein, and Claudio Abbado. One of Lang's most memorable performances was her 1955 performance of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, also known as the "Emperor" concerto. Her performance was hailed as one of the greatest interpretations of the piece ever recorded, and it cemented her reputation as one of the greatest pianists of her time. Lang was also a prolific recording artist, and she recorded many of the great works of classical music throughout her career. Her recordings of the works of Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert are considered some of the finest ever made. In addition to her performances and recordings, Lang was also a dedicated music teacher. She taught at the Vienna Music Academy for many years, and she was known for her ability to inspire and mentor young musicians. Throughout her career, Lang received many awards and honors for her contributions to classical music. She was awarded the Austrian Cross of Honor for Science and Art in 1974, and she was made an honorary member of the Vienna Philharmonic in 1987. She was also awarded the Grand Decoration of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria in 1998. Lang continued to perform and teach until her death on December 10, 1999, at the age of 71. She left behind a legacy as one of the greatest classical music artists of the 20th century, and her recordings and performances continue to inspire and move audiences around the world.

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