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Georg Breinschmid is a renowned Austrian double bass player, composer, and arranger. He was born on January 27, 1973, in Vienna, Austria. Breinschmid grew up in a musical family, and his father was a professional double bass player. He started playing the double bass at the age of six and received his first lessons from his father. Breinschmid attended the Vienna Music University, where he studied classical double bass with Josef Niederhammer and jazz with Wayne Darling. Breinschmid's career as a professional musician began in the early 1990s when he joined the Vienna Art Orchestra, a renowned jazz ensemble. He played with the orchestra for several years and gained valuable experience performing with some of the best jazz musicians in Europe. In 1997, Breinschmid joined the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, one of the world's most prestigious orchestras. He played with the orchestra for over a decade and performed in some of the most famous concert halls in the world, including Carnegie Hall in New York and the Musikverein in Vienna. Breinschmid's talent as a composer and arranger was recognized early in his career. In 1995, he won the Hans Koller Prize, Austria's most prestigious jazz award, for his composition "The Third Man." He went on to win the award again in 2000 and 2001. In 2002, Breinschmid released his first album as a bandleader, "Brein's World," which featured his original compositions and arrangements. The album received critical acclaim and established Breinschmid as a rising star in the jazz world. In addition to his work as a jazz musician, Breinschmid has also made a name for himself as a classical musician. He has performed with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. Breinschmid is known for his virtuosic playing and his ability to bring a fresh perspective to classical music. Breinschmid's versatility as a musician has led him to collaborate with a wide range of artists from different genres. He has worked with jazz musicians such as Chick Corea, Bobby McFerrin, and Joe Zawinul, as well as classical musicians such as Anne-Sophie Mutter and Yo-Yo Ma. Breinschmid's ability to bridge the gap between different musical styles has made him a sought-after collaborator and a respected figure in the music world. Breinschmid's career has been marked by numerous highlights and achievements. In 2006, he was awarded the Austrian Cross of Honor for Science and Art, First Class, for his contributions to the arts. In 2010, he was invited to perform at the Nobel Prize ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden, where he played a piece he had composed specifically for the occasion. In 2014, Breinschmid was awarded the Amadeus Austrian Music Award for Best Jazz/World/Blues Album for his album "Fire." Breinschmid continues to be an active performer and composer. He has released several albums as a bandleader, including "Fire" (2013), "Wien bleibt Krk" (2015), and "Brein Machine" (2018). He also collaborates with other musicians and performs regularly at festivals and concerts around the world. Breinschmid's passion for music and his dedication to his craft have made him one of the most respected and admired musicians of his generation.

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