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Eva Furrer is a renowned Austrian flutist, conductor, and composer who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. Born on October 2, 1973, in Oberndorf, Austria, Furrer grew up in a family of musicians. Her father was a conductor, and her mother was a pianist. Furrer started playing the flute at the age of six and showed exceptional talent from an early age. Furrer's musical education began at the Mozarteum University in Salzburg, where she studied flute with Wolfgang Schulz. She later continued her studies at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna, where she studied with Dieter Flury. During her studies, Furrer also attended masterclasses with renowned flutists such as Aurèle Nicolet and Peter-Lukas Graf. After completing her studies, Furrer began her career as a flutist, performing with various orchestras and ensembles in Austria and abroad. She quickly gained recognition for her exceptional musicianship and was invited to perform at major music festivals such as the Salzburg Festival, the Lucerne Festival, and the Berliner Festspiele. In addition to her career as a flutist, Furrer also developed an interest in conducting and composition. She studied conducting with Peter Eötvös and composition with Michael Jarrell at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna. Furrer's compositions have been performed by leading orchestras and ensembles, including the Vienna Philharmonic, the Ensemble Intercontemporain, and the Klangforum Wien. Furrer's career reached new heights in 2004 when she was appointed principal conductor of the Ensemble Modern in Frankfurt, Germany. The Ensemble Modern is one of the world's leading contemporary music ensembles, and Furrer's appointment as principal conductor was a significant achievement. During her tenure with the Ensemble Modern, Furrer conducted numerous premieres of contemporary works and collaborated with leading composers such as Helmut Lachenmann, György Kurtág, and Wolfgang Rihm. In addition to her work with the Ensemble Modern, Furrer has also conducted other leading orchestras and ensembles, including the Vienna Philharmonic, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the London Sinfonietta. She has also been a guest conductor at major music festivals such as the Donaueschingen Festival, the Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival, and the Wittener Tage für neue Kammermusik. Furrer's achievements as a musician have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In 2007, she was awarded the Ernst von Siemens Music Prize, one of the most prestigious awards in classical music. The prize is awarded annually to a composer, performer, or musicologist who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. Furrer was the first woman to receive the award in the category of conducting. In addition to the Ernst von Siemens Music Prize, Furrer has also received other awards and honors, including the Austrian State Prize for Music, the City of Vienna Prize for Music, and the Paul Hindemith Prize. She has also been awarded the title of "Kammersängerin" by the Austrian government, an honor reserved for exceptional musicians who have made significant contributions to the country's cultural life. Furrer's career continues to thrive, and she remains an active performer, conductor, and composer.

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