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Christian Larsen was born on May 12, 1985, in Oslo, Norway. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his father being a renowned pianist and his mother a violinist. From a young age, Larsen showed a keen interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of four. Larsen's parents recognized his talent and encouraged him to pursue a career in music. He began taking piano lessons with his father and quickly progressed, displaying a natural ability for the instrument. By the age of ten, Larsen had already won several local piano competitions and was gaining recognition as a prodigious young talent. In 1997, Larsen was accepted into the prestigious Barratt Due Institute of Music in Oslo, where he studied under the tutelage of renowned pianist and pedagogue Einar Steen-Nøkleberg. During his time at the institute, Larsen honed his skills and developed a deep understanding of classical music. In 2003, Larsen was awarded a scholarship to study at the Juilliard School in New York City, one of the world's most prestigious music schools. There, he studied under the guidance of renowned pianist and pedagogue Yoheved Kaplinsky. Larsen's time at Juilliard was a transformative experience, and he credits Kaplinsky with helping him to develop his unique style and approach to the piano. After graduating from Juilliard in 2007, Larsen began performing extensively throughout Europe and the United States. He quickly gained a reputation as a virtuoso pianist, known for his technical prowess and emotional depth. Larsen's performances were marked by his ability to convey the full range of human emotion through his playing, from the delicate and introspective to the powerful and dramatic. Larsen's breakthrough performance came in 2010, when he was invited to perform at the prestigious Verbier Festival in Switzerland. There, he performed Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5, also known as the "Emperor" concerto, to critical acclaim. Larsen's performance was hailed as a triumph, with critics praising his technical skill and emotional depth. Following his success at the Verbier Festival, Larsen was invited to perform at some of the world's most prestigious concert halls, including Carnegie Hall in New York City and the Royal Albert Hall in London. He also began recording extensively, releasing several critically acclaimed albums of classical piano music. In 2015, Larsen was awarded the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, one of the most prestigious awards in classical music. The award recognized Larsen's exceptional talent and his contributions to the world of classical music. Today, Larsen continues to perform and record extensively, and is widely regarded as one of the most talented and innovative pianists of his generation. His unique style and approach to the piano have earned him a devoted following among classical music fans around the world, and he remains a leading figure in the world of classical music.

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