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Herbert Weissberg was a renowned classical music artist who made significant contributions to the world of music. Born on May 12, 1932, in Vienna, Austria, Weissberg was raised in a family of musicians. His father was a violinist, and his mother was a pianist. From a young age, Weissberg showed a keen interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of four. Weissberg's family fled Austria during World War II and settled in the United States. They settled in New York City, where Weissberg continued his music education. He attended the Juilliard School of Music, where he studied under the tutelage of renowned pianist Rosina Lhévinne. Weissberg's talent and dedication to music were evident from an early age, and he quickly became one of the most promising young pianists of his generation. Weissberg's career as a classical music artist began in the 1950s. He made his debut at Carnegie Hall in 1954, where he performed Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3 with the New York Philharmonic. The performance was a resounding success, and Weissberg quickly gained a reputation as one of the most talented young pianists of his time. Over the next few years, Weissberg continued to perform at some of the world's most prestigious concert halls, including the Royal Albert Hall in London and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. He also made several recordings, including a critically acclaimed performance of Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1 with the London Symphony Orchestra. In 1960, Weissberg was awarded the prestigious Avery Fisher Prize, which is awarded annually to outstanding classical musicians. The award recognized Weissberg's exceptional talent and his contributions to the world of classical music. Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Weissberg continued to perform and record extensively. He collaborated with some of the world's most renowned conductors, including Leonard Bernstein and Sir Georg Solti. He also performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic and the Vienna Philharmonic. One of Weissberg's most memorable performances took place in 1971, when he performed Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 with the New York Philharmonic under the direction of Leonard Bernstein. The performance was recorded and later released as part of a box set of Bernstein's complete Beethoven cycle. The recording is still considered one of the definitive performances of the concerto. In addition to his performing career, Weissberg was also a respected music educator. He taught at the Juilliard School of Music for many years, where he mentored some of the world's most talented young pianists. He also served as a judge for several international piano competitions, including the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Weissberg's career as a classical music artist spanned more than five decades. He continued to perform and record well into his 70s, and his contributions to the world of classical music were recognized with numerous awards and honors. In 2002, he was awarded the National Medal of Arts, the highest honor given to artists and arts patrons by the United States government. Herbert Weissberg passed away on January 15, 2010, at the age of 77. His legacy as one of the greatest classical pianists of his generation lives on through his recordings and the many young musicians he mentored throughout his career.

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