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Romualdas Grazinis was a Lithuanian classical music artist who was born on August 15, 1943, in the small town of Kavarskas, Lithuania. He was the youngest of six children in his family, and his parents were both farmers. From a young age, Grazinis showed a great interest in music, and he began playing the accordion when he was just six years old. Grazinis' talent for music was quickly recognized, and he began taking lessons from a local music teacher. He soon became proficient on the accordion, and he began performing at local events and festivals. In 1957, when he was just 14 years old, Grazinis won his first accordion competition, which was held in the nearby town of Ukmerge. After completing his secondary education, Grazinis enrolled in the Lithuanian Academy of Music in Vilnius, where he studied accordion under the renowned professor Kazimieras Viktoras Banaitis. During his time at the academy, Grazinis also studied composition, conducting, and musicology. In 1965, Grazinis graduated from the Lithuanian Academy of Music with a degree in accordion performance. He then began his professional career as a musician, performing throughout Lithuania and other parts of the Soviet Union. In 1967, he won the first prize at the All-Union Accordion Competition, which was held in Moscow. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Grazinis continued to perform and record music, both as a solo artist and as a member of various ensembles. He also began to gain international recognition, performing in countries such as Poland, Germany, and France. One of the highlights of Grazinis' career came in 1988, when he was invited to perform at the International Accordion Festival in Castelfidardo, Italy. Grazinis' performance was a huge success, and he was awarded the festival's top prize. In addition to his work as a performer, Grazinis was also a respected music educator. He taught accordion at the Lithuanian Academy of Music for many years, and he also served as the director of the Vilnius Conservatory. Grazinis' contributions to the world of music were recognized with numerous awards and honors throughout his career. In 1993, he was awarded the Lithuanian National Prize for Culture and Arts, the highest honor that can be bestowed upon an artist in Lithuania. He was also awarded the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas, one of the country's highest civilian honors. Despite his many accomplishments, Grazinis remained humble and dedicated to his craft throughout his life. He continued to perform and teach until his death on December 28, 2010, at the age of 67. Today, Grazinis is remembered as one of Lithuania's greatest musicians, and his legacy continues to inspire new generations of accordion players and classical music enthusiasts. His recordings and performances remain popular among fans of classical music, and his contributions to the development of the accordion as a serious instrument in the world of classical music will never be forgotten.

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