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Wolfgang Mettler was a renowned classical music artist who was born on January 15, 1950, in Vienna, Austria. He was the youngest of three children born to a family of musicians. His father was a violinist, and his mother was a pianist. From a young age, Mettler was exposed to classical music and began playing the piano at the age of four. Mettler's talent for music was evident from an early age, and he began studying at the Vienna Conservatory when he was just six years old. He quickly became known for his exceptional talent and was soon performing in public concerts. At the age of ten, he made his debut as a soloist with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, playing Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor. Mettler continued to study at the Vienna Conservatory, where he was mentored by some of the most renowned musicians of the time. He also began to travel and perform internationally, gaining a reputation as one of the most talented young pianists of his generation. In 1968, Mettler won the prestigious International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow, Russia. This was a major turning point in his career, as it brought him international recognition and opened up new opportunities for him to perform around the world. Over the next few years, Mettler continued to perform in major concert halls and with some of the world's most renowned orchestras. He also began to record his performances, releasing several albums that showcased his virtuosity and musicality. One of Mettler's most memorable performances was his 1973 concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City. He played a program of works by Beethoven, Chopin, and Liszt, and received a standing ovation from the audience. The New York Times praised his "brilliant technique and musical sensitivity," and called him "one of the most exciting young pianists of our time." Mettler continued to perform and record throughout the 1970s and 1980s, earning critical acclaim and numerous awards. In 1985, he was awarded the Austrian Cross of Honour for Science and Art, one of the highest honors that can be bestowed upon an artist in Austria. In the 1990s, Mettler began to focus more on teaching and mentoring young musicians. He became a professor at the Vienna Conservatory, where he worked with some of the most talented young pianists of the next generation. He also continued to perform and record, releasing several albums of works by Mozart, Beethoven, and Chopin. Mettler's career was tragically cut short when he died in a car accident in 2001, at the age of 51. His death was a great loss to the world of classical music, as he was widely regarded as one of the greatest pianists of his generation. Today, Mettler's legacy lives on through his recordings and the many musicians he mentored and inspired. He is remembered as a virtuoso pianist, a gifted teacher, and a true ambassador of classical music.

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