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Ueli Wiget is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. Born in Switzerland in 1960, Wiget showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. He was a prodigious talent and quickly gained recognition for his exceptional skills. Wiget's musical education began at the Basel Music Academy, where he studied under the tutelage of renowned pianist and pedagogue, Karl Engel. He later went on to study at the Juilliard School in New York, where he received a Master of Music degree. During his time at Juilliard, Wiget was awarded the prestigious William Petschek Piano Award, which is given to outstanding pianists in recognition of their exceptional talent. After completing his studies, Wiget embarked on a successful career as a concert pianist, performing in some of the world's most prestigious concert halls. He has performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. Wiget has also collaborated with some of the most celebrated conductors of our time, including Claudio Abbado, Daniel Barenboim, and Simon Rattle. Wiget's repertoire is vast and varied, encompassing works from the Baroque era to contemporary music. He has a particular affinity for the music of J.S. Bach, and his performances of Bach's keyboard works are widely regarded as some of the finest interpretations of the composer's music. Wiget is also known for his performances of contemporary music, and he has premiered works by many of today's leading composers, including György Ligeti, Elliott Carter, and Wolfgang Rihm. In addition to his career as a concert pianist, Wiget is also a respected teacher and pedagogue. He has taught at the Basel Music Academy, the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Munich, and the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna. Wiget is known for his innovative teaching methods, which emphasize the importance of developing a deep understanding of the music and the composer's intentions. Wiget has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. In 1992, he was awarded the Swiss Music Prize, which is given to outstanding musicians in recognition of their contribution to Swiss music. He has also been awarded the Prix Credit Suisse Jeunes Solistes, the Prix de la Fondation Vaudoise pour la Culture, and the Prix de la Fondation Suisa. Despite his many achievements, Wiget remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He continues to perform and teach, and his passion for music is evident in everything he does. Wiget's contribution to the world of classical music is immeasurable, and his legacy will continue to inspire generations of musicians to come.

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