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Alberto Portugheis is a renowned classical pianist, born on 28th December 1934 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was born into a family of musicians, and his father was a violinist. Alberto began playing the piano at the age of four and showed exceptional talent from a young age. He received his first piano lessons from his mother, who was a pianist. At the age of six, Alberto gave his first public performance, and by the age of nine, he had already performed with the Buenos Aires Philharmonic Orchestra. He continued his studies at the National Conservatory of Music in Buenos Aires, where he studied with renowned pianists such as Vincenzo Scaramuzza and Bruno Leonardo Gelber. In 1952, Alberto won the National Piano Competition in Argentina, which led to his debut with the Buenos Aires Philharmonic Orchestra. He continued to win several other competitions, including the International Piano Competition in Geneva in 1957, the Harriet Cohen Bach Prize in London in 1960, and the Busoni International Piano Competition in Bolzano in 1964. Throughout his career, Alberto has performed in some of the most prestigious concert halls around the world, including the Royal Albert Hall in London, the Carnegie Hall in New York, and the Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires. He has also performed with many renowned orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra. One of the highlights of Alberto's career was his performance of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 with the London Symphony Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall in 1970. The performance was highly acclaimed, and Alberto received a standing ovation from the audience. In addition to his performances, Alberto is also a dedicated teacher and has taught at several institutions, including the Royal College of Music in London and the National Conservatory of Music in Buenos Aires. He has also given masterclasses around the world, including in Japan, China, and the United States. Alberto is also a committed human rights activist and has used his music to raise awareness of social and political issues. In 1976, he was forced to flee Argentina due to his opposition to the military dictatorship, and he became a political refugee in the United Kingdom. He continued to use his music to raise awareness of human rights abuses in Argentina and other countries, and he has been involved in several human rights organizations, including Amnesty International and the International Association of Lawyers Against Nuclear Arms. In recognition of his contributions to music and human rights, Alberto has received several awards and honors. In 2007, he was awarded the Order of Merit by the President of Argentina, and in 2011, he received the International Peace Bureau's Sean MacBride Peace Prize for his work in promoting peace and human rights. In conclusion, Alberto Portugheis is a highly accomplished classical pianist who has made significant contributions to the world of music and human rights. His exceptional talent and dedication to his craft have led to numerous awards and accolades, and his commitment to social justice has inspired many. He continues to perform and teach, and his legacy as a musician and activist will undoubtedly endure for generations to come.

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