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Mario Buffa was a renowned classical music artist who was born on May 12, 1939, in Rome, Italy. He was a pianist, conductor, and composer who dedicated his life to the world of classical music. Buffa was a child prodigy who showed an exceptional talent for music at a very young age. He started playing the piano when he was only four years old and gave his first public performance at the age of six. Buffa's parents recognized his talent and encouraged him to pursue a career in music. He received his early musical training from his mother, who was a pianist herself. Buffa's father was a lawyer, but he was also a music lover who introduced his son to the works of great composers such as Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven. Buffa's musical education continued at the Conservatory of Santa Cecilia in Rome, where he studied piano, composition, and conducting. He graduated with honors and went on to pursue further studies in Vienna, Austria, where he studied with the renowned pianist and conductor, Wilhelm Furtwängler. Buffa's career as a pianist took off in the 1960s when he won several international piano competitions, including the Busoni Competition in Bolzano, Italy, and the Marguerite Long-Jacques Thibaud Competition in Paris, France. These victories brought him international recognition and led to numerous concert engagements throughout Europe and the United States. Buffa was known for his virtuosic playing and his ability to interpret a wide range of musical styles. He was equally at home playing the works of classical composers such as Mozart and Beethoven as he was playing the music of contemporary composers such as Luciano Berio and Karlheinz Stockhausen. In addition to his career as a pianist, Buffa was also a respected conductor. He conducted many of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Vienna Philharmonic, and the New York Philharmonic. He was particularly known for his interpretations of the works of Italian composers such as Verdi, Puccini, and Rossini. Buffa was also a prolific composer who wrote music for piano, orchestra, and chamber ensembles. His compositions were influenced by his love of Italian opera and his deep understanding of the classical tradition. His music was performed by many of the world's leading musicians and was widely praised for its beauty and originality. Throughout his career, Buffa received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the world of classical music. He was awarded the prestigious Order of Merit of the Italian Republic in 1991 and was made a Knight of the Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity in 2001. He was also awarded the Grand Prix du Disque for his recordings of the works of Chopin and Liszt. Buffa continued to perform and compose music until his death on January 1, 2019, at the age of 79. He left behind a legacy of exceptional music-making and a deep love for the classical tradition. His contributions to the world of classical music will be remembered for generations to come.

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