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Augusto Miravalle was a renowned classical music artist who was born on January 15, 1925, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was the youngest of three children born to his parents, who were both musicians. His father was a violinist, and his mother was a pianist. From a young age, Miravalle was exposed to music and began to show a natural talent for it. Miravalle began his formal music education at the age of six when he started taking piano lessons with his mother. He quickly progressed and began to show an interest in other instruments, including the violin and cello. By the age of ten, he was already performing in public, and his talent was recognized by many. In 1940, Miravalle enrolled at the National Conservatory of Music in Buenos Aires, where he studied piano, violin, and composition. He was a dedicated student and spent many hours practicing and perfecting his craft. During his time at the conservatory, he also began to perform in public more frequently, and his reputation as a talented musician began to grow. After completing his studies at the conservatory, Miravalle began to perform professionally. He quickly gained a reputation as one of the most talented classical musicians in Argentina, and his performances were highly sought after. He performed in many of the country's most prestigious concert halls and was often invited to perform with some of the country's top orchestras. In 1950, Miravalle was invited to perform in Europe, and he quickly gained a following there as well. He performed in many of the continent's most prestigious concert halls, including the Royal Albert Hall in London and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. His performances were highly acclaimed, and he quickly became known as one of the world's top classical musicians. Throughout his career, Miravalle received many awards and honors for his contributions to classical music. In 1955, he was awarded the National Prize for Music in Argentina, and in 1960, he was awarded the Order of Merit by the government of France. He was also awarded the Order of the British Empire in 1972 for his contributions to music in the United Kingdom. One of the highlights of Miravalle's career was his performance at the 1964 Edinburgh International Festival. He performed a solo recital that was highly acclaimed by both critics and audiences. The performance was recorded and released as an album, which became one of his most popular recordings. Miravalle continued to perform and record throughout his career, and he remained one of the most respected and admired classical musicians in the world. He passed away on December 12, 1998, at the age of 73, but his legacy lives on through his recordings and the many musicians he inspired.

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