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Joyce Flissler was born on May 12, 1965, in New York City. She grew up in a family of musicians, with her mother being a pianist and her father a cellist. From a young age, Flissler showed a natural talent for music and began playing the piano at the age of four. Flissler's parents recognized her talent and encouraged her to pursue a career in music. She began taking piano lessons with renowned pianist and teacher, Martha Argerich, at the age of six. Argerich quickly recognized Flissler's potential and became her mentor and guide throughout her musical career. Flissler's talent continued to grow and she began performing in public at the age of eight. She made her debut with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra at the age of ten, playing Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major. The performance was a huge success and marked the beginning of Flissler's career as a concert pianist. Over the years, Flissler continued to perform with some of the world's most prestigious orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the Vienna Philharmonic. She also performed at major music festivals around the world, including the Salzburg Festival, the Edinburgh Festival, and the Tanglewood Music Festival. Flissler's repertoire was vast and included works by some of the greatest composers in history, including Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Mozart, and Schumann. She was particularly known for her interpretations of Chopin's music, which she played with great sensitivity and emotion. Throughout her career, Flissler received numerous awards and accolades for her performances. She won the International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw in 1980, the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 1985, and the Avery Fisher Prize in 1990. She was also awarded the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland in 1995 for her contributions to Polish culture. Despite her success, Flissler remained humble and dedicated to her craft. She continued to practice for hours every day, always striving to improve her technique and interpretation. She also remained committed to teaching and mentoring young musicians, passing on her knowledge and experience to the next generation of pianists. Flissler's career was tragically cut short when she was diagnosed with cancer in 2005. She continued to perform and teach throughout her illness, but passed away on June 15, 2007, at the age of 42. Joyce Flissler's legacy lives on through her recordings and the countless musicians she inspired and mentored throughout her career. She will always be remembered as one of the greatest pianists of her generation, whose talent and dedication to music touched the hearts of audiences around the world.

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