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Luis de Moura Castro is a renowned classical pianist who has captivated audiences around the world with his virtuosic performances and deep musicality. Born in Porto, Portugal in 1950, de Moura Castro showed an early aptitude for music and began studying piano at the age of six. He quickly demonstrated a natural talent for the instrument, and by the time he was a teenager, he had already won several national competitions. De Moura Castro's musical education continued at the National Conservatory in Lisbon, where he studied with the renowned pianist and pedagogue Campos Coelho. He also spent time studying in Paris with the legendary pianist and teacher Yvonne Lefébure, who had a profound influence on his musical development. In 1972, de Moura Castro won first prize at the Vianna da Motta International Music Competition, which launched his career as a soloist. He went on to perform with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the New York Philharmonic. He has also collaborated with some of the most celebrated conductors of our time, including Claudio Abbado, Zubin Mehta, and Lorin Maazel. De Moura Castro's repertoire is vast and varied, encompassing works from the Baroque era to the present day. He is particularly known for his interpretations of the music of Chopin, Liszt, and Beethoven, and has recorded several acclaimed albums of their works. He is also a champion of contemporary music, and has premiered works by many of today's leading composers. Throughout his career, de Moura Castro has received numerous awards and accolades for his artistry. In 1985, he was awarded the prestigious Medal of Cultural Merit by the Portuguese government, and in 1992 he was made a Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government. He has also been awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Saint James of the Sword, one of Portugal's highest honors. Despite his many achievements, de Moura Castro remains deeply committed to his craft and continues to perform and record regularly. He is also a dedicated teacher, and has taught at several prestigious institutions, including the Royal Academy of Music in London and the Hochschule für Musik in Munich. In addition to his musical pursuits, de Moura Castro is also an accomplished painter and photographer. His artwork has been exhibited in galleries around the world, and he has published several books of his photography. Overall, Luis de Moura Castro is a true artist in every sense of the word. His passion for music, combined with his technical mastery and interpretive insight, have made him one of the most respected and beloved pianists of our time.

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