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Romantic

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Chamber

 

 

Vocal

 

Lauretta Altmann was a renowned classical music artist who made a significant contribution to the world of music. She was born on May 12, 1925, in Vienna, Austria, to a family of musicians. Her father was a violinist, and her mother was a pianist. From a young age, Lauretta showed a keen interest in music and began taking piano lessons at the age of five. Lauretta's talent for music was evident from an early age, and she quickly became a prodigy. She began performing in public at the age of eight and made her debut with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra at the age of ten. Her performance was well-received, and she was praised for her technical skill and musicality. Lauretta continued to study music throughout her childhood and adolescence, and she eventually enrolled at the Vienna Conservatory. There, she studied under some of the most renowned music teachers of the time, including Alfred Brendel and Friedrich Gulda. She also had the opportunity to perform with some of the most prestigious orchestras in Europe, including the Berlin Philharmonic and the London Symphony Orchestra. In 1945, Lauretta moved to the United States to pursue her music career. She settled in New York City and began performing with some of the most prominent orchestras in the country, including the New York Philharmonic and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Her performances were well-received, and she quickly gained a reputation as one of the most talented pianists of her generation. Throughout her career, Lauretta performed a wide range of classical music, including works by Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, and Brahms. She was particularly known for her interpretations of the works of Franz Schubert, and she recorded several albums of his music throughout her career. One of the highlights of Lauretta's career was her performance at the 1956 Salzburg Festival. She was invited to perform as a soloist with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, and her performance was widely praised. The following year, she was awarded the Salzburg Festival Prize for her contributions to the festival. Lauretta continued to perform throughout the 1960s and 1970s, and she also began teaching music. She was a professor of music at the Juilliard School in New York City, where she taught some of the most talented young musicians of the time. Many of her students went on to have successful music careers of their own, and Lauretta was widely respected as a teacher and mentor. In 1980, Lauretta retired from performing and teaching. She continued to be involved in the music world, however, and she served as a judge for several international music competitions. She also continued to support young musicians, and she established a scholarship fund to help talented young pianists pursue their music education. Lauretta Altmann passed away on June 15, 2005, at the age of 80. She left behind a legacy of exceptional music performances and a dedication to music education that inspired generations of young musicians. Her contributions to the world of classical music will be remembered for many years to come.

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