Eduard Wimmer 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, Wimmer was exposed to classical music and began playing the piano at the age of four. Wimmer's talent for music was evident from an early age, and he began formal training at the Vienna Conservatory at the age of six. He studied under some of the most renowned music teachers in Austria, including Friedrich Gulda and Alfred Brendel. Wimmer's dedication to his craft was evident, and he spent countless hours practicing and perfecting his technique. Wimmer's first major performance came at the age of 12 when he performed Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. The performance was a resounding success, and Wimmer received critical acclaim for his technical proficiency and musicality. This performance marked the beginning of Wimmer's career as a concert pianist. Over the next few years, Wimmer continued to perform in concerts and competitions throughout Europe. In 1968, he won first prize at the International Piano Competition in Geneva, Switzerland. This win catapulted Wimmer to international fame, and he began receiving invitations to perform in concerts and festivals around the world. Wimmer's career continued to flourish throughout the 1970s and 1980s. He performed with some of the most prestigious orchestras in the world, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. He also collaborated with some of the most renowned conductors of the time, including Herbert von Karajan, Leonard Bernstein, and Claudio Abbado. One of Wimmer's most memorable performances came in 1983 when he performed Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, also known as the "Emperor" concerto, with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. The performance was recorded and released on CD, and it remains one of Wimmer's most celebrated recordings. Throughout his career, Wimmer was known for his technical proficiency and his ability to bring out the emotional depth of the music he played. He was particularly renowned for his interpretations of the works of Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert. In addition to his performances, Wimmer was also a respected music educator. He taught at the Vienna Conservatory and the Salzburg Mozarteum, and he was a frequent guest lecturer at universities and music schools around the world. Wimmer's career was not without its challenges. In the early 1990s, he suffered a serious injury to his right hand, which threatened to end his career. However, through determination and hard work, Wimmer was able to recover and continue performing at the highest level. Wimmer's contributions to classical music were recognized with numerous awards and honors throughout his career. In 1995, he was awarded the Austrian Cross of Honor for Science and Art, and in 2000, he was awarded the Grand Decoration of Honor in Gold for Services to the Republic of Austria. He was also a recipient of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. Despite his many accomplishments, Wimmer remained humble and dedicated to his craft throughout his life. He continued to perform and teach until his death on June 12, 2010, at the age of 60.

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