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Baroque

 

 

Romantic

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Chamber

 

 

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Endre Petri was a Hungarian classical pianist born on August 1, 1942, in Budapest, Hungary. He was born into a family of musicians, and his father was a well-known composer and conductor. Petri began playing the piano at a young age and showed exceptional talent. He studied at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest, where he was taught by some of the most renowned pianists of the time. Petri's career as a pianist began in the 1960s, and he quickly gained recognition for his exceptional talent. He won several international competitions, including the Franz Liszt Piano Competition in Budapest in 1961 and the International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw in 1965. These victories launched his career and led to performances in some of the world's most prestigious concert halls. Petri's performances were known for their technical brilliance and emotional depth. He was particularly renowned for his interpretations of the works of Chopin, Liszt, and Beethoven. His performances were often described as passionate and intense, and he had a unique ability to connect with his audience. Throughout his career, Petri performed with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. He also collaborated with many of the world's leading conductors, including Leonard Bernstein, Zubin Mehta, and Claudio Abbado. One of Petri's most memorable performances was his 1970 performance of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 with the Berlin Philharmonic under the direction of Herbert von Karajan. The performance was recorded and released on Deutsche Grammophon, and it remains one of the most celebrated recordings of the work. Petri was also a prolific recording artist, and he recorded many of the great works of the piano repertoire. His recordings of the works of Chopin, Liszt, and Beethoven are particularly highly regarded. He was awarded several Grammy Awards for his recordings, including Best Classical Instrumental Soloist Performance in 1977 and 1981. In addition to his performing career, Petri was also a respected teacher. He taught at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest and the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hannover, Germany. Many of his students went on to have successful careers as pianists. Petri continued to perform and record throughout his career, and he remained an active musician until his death in 2009. He was widely regarded as one of the greatest pianists of his generation, and his recordings and performances continue to be celebrated by music lovers around the world.

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