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April 29, 1945 in Odessa, Ukraine

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Oleg Maisenberg is a renowned classical pianist and music educator who has made a significant contribution to the world of classical music. Born on October 22, 1945, in Odessa, Ukraine, Maisenberg showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of five. His parents recognized his talent and encouraged him to pursue a career in music. Maisenberg's early musical education was under the guidance of his mother, who was a pianist herself. He later studied at the Odessa Conservatory, where he was mentored by the renowned pianist Emil Gilels. Maisenberg's talent was evident from an early age, and he quickly gained recognition as a prodigy. In 1965, Maisenberg won first prize at the International Schumann Competition in Zwickau, Germany, which marked the beginning of his international career. He went on to win several other prestigious awards, including the International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow in 1970, the International Beethoven Competition in Vienna in 1973, and the International Bach Competition in Leipzig in 1975. Maisenberg's performances have been praised for their technical brilliance, emotional depth, and musical sensitivity. He has performed with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Vienna Philharmonic, and the London Symphony Orchestra. He has also collaborated with many renowned conductors, including Claudio Abbado, Herbert von Karajan, and Riccardo Muti. Maisenberg's repertoire is vast and includes works by some of the greatest composers in classical music, such as Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Schumann, and Brahms. He is particularly known for his interpretations of the works of Schubert, and his recordings of Schubert's piano sonatas are considered some of the finest ever made. In addition to his performing career, Maisenberg is also a respected music educator. He has taught at several prestigious institutions, including the Mozarteum University in Salzburg, the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Munich, and the International Piano Academy Lake Como in Italy. Many of his students have gone on to have successful careers in music. Maisenberg's contributions to the world of classical music have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In 1999, he was awarded the Austrian Cross of Honor for Science and Art, and in 2003, he was awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. He has also been awarded honorary doctorates from several universities, including the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna and the University of Music and Theatre Leipzig. Despite his many achievements, Maisenberg remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He continues to perform and teach, and his passion for music is evident in everything he does. His legacy as a pianist and music educator is sure to inspire generations of musicians to come.

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