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Vitalij Margulis was a renowned classical pianist born on October 12, 1928, in Kharkiv, Ukraine. He was born into a family of musicians, and his father was a well-known violinist. Margulis began playing the piano at the age of four and showed exceptional talent from an early age. He received his first piano lessons from his mother, who was also a pianist. Margulis's family moved to Moscow when he was six years old, and he continued his piano studies at the Central Music School. He later studied at the Moscow Conservatory under the tutelage of renowned pianist and teacher Heinrich Neuhaus. Margulis's talent and dedication to his craft were evident from an early age, and he quickly gained recognition as a rising star in the world of classical music. Margulis made his debut as a concert pianist in 1945, at the age of 17, performing with the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra. He went on to perform with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. Margulis was known for his virtuosic performances and his ability to bring out the emotional depth and complexity of the music he played. Margulis's repertoire was vast and included works by many of the great composers, including Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin, and Rachmaninoff. He was particularly known for his interpretations of the works of Bach, and his recordings of Bach's Goldberg Variations and Partitas are considered some of the finest ever made. Margulis was also a dedicated teacher and taught at several prestigious institutions, including the Moscow Conservatory, the University of Michigan, and the University of California, Los Angeles. He was known for his rigorous teaching style and his ability to inspire his students to reach their full potential. Throughout his career, Margulis received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the world of classical music. In 1962, he was awarded the prestigious Lenin Prize, one of the highest honors in the Soviet Union. He was also awarded the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, one of the highest honors in Russia, in recognition of his contributions to the arts. Margulis continued to perform and teach until his death in 2011 at the age of 82. He left behind a legacy as one of the greatest pianists of his generation and a beloved teacher who inspired generations of young musicians. His recordings and performances continue to be celebrated by classical music lovers around the world, and his influence on the world of classical music will be felt for generations to come.

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