David Berg was born on May 15, 1985, in New York City. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his mother being a pianist and his father a cellist. From a young age, Berg showed a natural talent for music and began playing the piano at the age of four. Berg's parents recognized his talent and encouraged him to pursue music seriously. He began taking piano lessons with renowned pianist and teacher, Maria João Pires, at the age of six. Pires quickly recognized Berg's potential and took him under her wing, becoming his mentor and guiding him through his musical education. Berg's talent continued to flourish under Pires' tutelage, and he began performing in public at the age of eight. He made his debut with the New York Philharmonic at the age of ten, playing Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor. The performance was a huge success, and Berg received critical acclaim for his virtuosic playing. Over the next few years, Berg continued to perform in public, both as a soloist and as part of chamber ensembles. He won several competitions, including the International Piano Competition in Moscow and the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in Texas. Berg's breakthrough performance came in 2003, when he was invited to perform at the prestigious Salzburg Festival in Austria. He played Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, also known as the "Emperor" concerto, with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. The performance was a huge success, and Berg received a standing ovation from the audience. Following his performance at the Salzburg Festival, Berg's career took off. He began performing regularly with major orchestras around the world, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. He also began recording extensively, releasing several critically acclaimed albums of solo piano music and chamber music. In 2008, Berg was awarded the Avery Fisher Career Grant, one of the most prestigious awards in classical music. The award recognized his exceptional talent and potential as a musician, and provided him with financial support to further his career. Berg continued to perform and record throughout the 2010s, cementing his reputation as one of the most talented and versatile pianists of his generation. He collaborated with a wide range of musicians, including cellist Yo-Yo Ma, violinist Joshua Bell, and soprano Renée Fleming. In 2019, Berg announced that he would be taking a break from performing to focus on his family and personal life. He stated that he would continue to teach and mentor young musicians, and that he hoped to return to performing in the future. Throughout his career, David Berg has been praised for his technical skill, musicality, and versatility. He has been hailed as one of the greatest pianists of his generation, and his recordings and performances continue to inspire and delight audiences around the world.

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