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Cornelius Hummel was a renowned classical music artist who was born on January 17, 1975, in Vienna, Austria. He was the son of a music teacher and a pianist, and his parents recognized his musical talent at a young age. Hummel began playing the piano at the age of four and started taking formal lessons at the age of six. Hummel's parents encouraged him to pursue a career in music, and he attended the Vienna Conservatory of Music, where he studied piano and composition. He also studied with renowned pianists such as Martha Argerich and Alfred Brendel. Hummel's talent was quickly recognized, and he won several awards and competitions throughout his career. In 1992, he won first prize at the International Piano Competition in Vienna, and in 1994, he won the International Beethoven Piano Competition in Bonn, Germany. Hummel's career took off in the late 1990s, and he began performing in major concert halls around the world. He was known for his virtuosic playing and his ability to interpret complex musical works with ease. He was particularly renowned for his performances of the works of Beethoven, Mozart, and Schubert. One of Hummel's most memorable performances was at the Salzburg Festival in 2001, where he performed Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5, also known as the "Emperor" concerto. The performance was widely praised, and Hummel was hailed as one of the greatest pianists of his generation. Hummel continued to perform and record throughout the 2000s, and he released several critically acclaimed albums. In 2008, he won the Echo Klassik award for his recording of Beethoven's Piano Sonatas. In addition to his performing career, Hummel was also a respected composer. He wrote several works for piano, including a piano concerto that he premiered in 2005. His compositions were known for their complexity and their ability to blend traditional classical music with modern elements. Tragically, Hummel's career was cut short when he died in a car accident on December 22, 2011, at the age of 36. His death was a shock to the classical music world, and many mourned the loss of such a talented musician at such a young age. Despite his short career, Hummel left a lasting impact on the classical music world. His virtuosic playing and his innovative compositions continue to inspire musicians and audiences alike. He will always be remembered as one of the greatest pianists of his generation.

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