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Rosi Grunschlag was born on May 12, 1985, in Vienna, Austria. She was born into a family of musicians, and her parents were both professional classical musicians. Her father was a renowned cellist, and her mother was a pianist. Rosi grew up surrounded by music, and she began playing the piano at a very young age. As a child, Rosi showed a natural talent for music, and her parents recognized her potential early on. They encouraged her to pursue her passion for music, and she began taking piano lessons with her mother. Rosi quickly became a skilled pianist, and she began performing in public at the age of six. Rosi's talent was soon recognized by the music community, and she was invited to perform at various concerts and events. She made her debut performance at the Vienna State Opera at the age of eight, where she played a Mozart piano concerto. The audience was amazed by her talent, and she received a standing ovation. Over the years, Rosi continued to hone her skills as a pianist, and she began to develop her own unique style. She was influenced by a variety of classical composers, including Mozart, Beethoven, and Chopin. She also drew inspiration from contemporary composers, such as Philip Glass and John Adams. In 2003, Rosi won first prize in the International Piano Competition in Vienna. This was a major achievement for her, and it helped to launch her career as a professional pianist. She began to receive invitations to perform at major concert halls around the world, including Carnegie Hall in New York City and the Royal Albert Hall in London. One of Rosi's most memorable performances was at the Salzburg Festival in 2007. She was invited to perform a solo recital, and she played a program of works by Mozart, Beethoven, and Chopin. The audience was captivated by her performance, and she received a standing ovation. In addition to her solo performances, Rosi also collaborated with other musicians and ensembles. She performed with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, among others. She also worked with a variety of chamber music groups, including the Emerson String Quartet and the Guarneri Quartet. Throughout her career, Rosi received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to classical music. In 2010, she was awarded the Austrian Cross of Honor for Science and Art, which is one of the highest honors that can be bestowed upon an artist in Austria. She was also named a Steinway Artist, which is a prestigious designation given to the world's most accomplished pianists. Despite her success, Rosi remained humble and dedicated to her craft. She continued to practice and perform regularly, and she always sought to improve her skills as a pianist. She was known for her passion and commitment to classical music, and she inspired countless young musicians to pursue their own dreams. Sadly, Rosi passed away in 2015 at the age of 30. Her death was a great loss to the classical music community, but her legacy lives on through her recordings and performances. She will always be remembered as one of the greatest pianists of her generation, and her contributions to classical music will continue to inspire future generations of musicians.

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