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Hans Richter-Haaser was a renowned classical pianist born on January 7, 1912, in Dresden, Germany. He was born into a family of musicians, and his father was a well-known conductor. From a young age, Richter-Haaser showed a natural talent for music, and he began playing the piano at the age of four. Richter-Haaser's musical education began at the Dresden Conservatory, where he studied under the tutelage of Conrad Ansorge. He later continued his studies at the Leipzig Conservatory, where he studied with Robert Teichmüller. Richter-Haaser's talent was quickly recognized, and he won several awards and prizes during his time at the conservatory. In 1932, Richter-Haaser made his debut as a concert pianist, performing Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 with the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra. The performance was a great success, and Richter-Haaser quickly gained a reputation as one of the most talented pianists of his generation. Throughout the 1930s, Richter-Haaser continued to perform extensively throughout Europe, earning critical acclaim for his performances of works by Beethoven, Mozart, and Schubert. He also began to record his performances, and his recordings of Beethoven's Piano Sonatas and Mozart's Piano Concertos are still considered some of the finest interpretations of these works. In 1940, Richter-Haaser was drafted into the German army and served as a soldier during World War II. After the war, he resumed his career as a concert pianist, performing extensively throughout Europe and the United States. In 1950, Richter-Haaser made his debut at the Salzburg Festival, performing Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 20 with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. The performance was a great success, and Richter-Haaser became a regular performer at the festival, earning critical acclaim for his performances of works by Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert. Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, Richter-Haaser continued to perform extensively, both as a soloist and as a chamber musician. He also continued to record his performances, and his recordings of works by Beethoven, Mozart, and Schubert are still considered some of the finest interpretations of these works. In 1972, Richter-Haaser retired from performing, but he continued to teach and mentor young musicians. He was a professor of piano at the Hochschule für Musik in Munich from 1972 until his retirement in 1980. Throughout his career, Richter-Haaser received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to classical music. He was awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany in 1972, and he was made an honorary citizen of his hometown of Dresden in 1982. Hans Richter-Haaser died on January 10, 1980, in Munich, Germany. He is remembered as one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century, and his recordings and performances continue to inspire and influence musicians today.

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