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Rudolf Scheidegger was a Swiss classical music artist who was born on December 12, 1938, in the city of Basel, Switzerland. He was the youngest of three children born to his parents, who were both musicians. His father was a violinist, and his mother was a pianist. From a young age, Rudolf showed a keen interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of four. Rudolf's parents recognized his talent and encouraged him to pursue a career in music. He began taking piano lessons with his mother and later studied with several renowned pianists, including Edwin Fischer and Claudio Arrau. He also studied composition with Paul Hindemith and conducting with Hans Swarowsky. In 1958, Rudolf made his debut as a soloist with the Basel Symphony Orchestra, performing Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3. The performance was a great success, and Rudolf received critical acclaim for his virtuosic playing and musical interpretation. This marked the beginning of a long and illustrious career as a concert pianist. Over the years, Rudolf performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Vienna Philharmonic, and the New York Philharmonic. He also collaborated with many renowned conductors, such as Herbert von Karajan, Leonard Bernstein, and Claudio Abbado. One of Rudolf's most memorable performances was his 1970 performance of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 with the Berlin Philharmonic under the baton of Herbert von Karajan. The performance was recorded and released on Deutsche Grammophon, and it remains one of the most acclaimed recordings of the concerto to this day. Rudolf was also a prolific recording artist, and he recorded many of the great works of the piano repertoire, including the complete piano sonatas of Beethoven, the complete piano concertos of Mozart, and the complete piano works of Schumann. His recordings were widely praised for their technical brilliance and musical sensitivity. In addition to his career as a pianist, Rudolf was also a respected teacher and mentor. He taught at several prestigious music schools, including the Basel Music Academy and the Mozarteum in Salzburg. Many of his students went on to have successful careers as pianists and musicians. Throughout his career, Rudolf received many awards and honors for his contributions to the world of classical music. In 1972, he was awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, and in 1988, he was awarded the Swiss Grand Prix for Music. He was also a member of the Royal Academy of Music in London and the Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts. Rudolf Scheidegger passed away on January 1, 2012, at the age of 73. He left behind a legacy as one of the greatest pianists of his generation, and his recordings and performances continue to inspire and delight audiences around the world.

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