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Janet Ketchum was born on May 12, 1985, in New York City. She grew up in a family of musicians, with her mother being a pianist and her father a cellist. From a young age, Ketchum showed a natural talent for music and began taking piano lessons at the age of four. As Ketchum grew older, she became more interested in classical music and began studying under renowned pianist, Maria João Pires. Under Pires' tutelage, Ketchum honed her skills and developed a deep appreciation for the works of classical composers such as Beethoven, Chopin, and Mozart. In 2003, Ketchum made her debut performance at Carnegie Hall, where she received critical acclaim for her interpretation of Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1. This performance marked the beginning of Ketchum's rise to fame in the classical music world. Over the next few years, Ketchum continued to perform at major venues around the world, including the Royal Albert Hall in London, the Sydney Opera House, and the Berlin Philharmonic. She also collaborated with some of the world's most renowned orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the Vienna Philharmonic. In 2007, Ketchum released her debut album, which featured works by Beethoven, Chopin, and Liszt. The album received widespread critical acclaim and earned Ketchum several awards, including the Grammy Award for Best Classical Instrumental Solo. Ketchum continued to release albums over the next few years, including a collection of Mozart's piano sonatas and a recording of Beethoven's complete piano concertos. Her recordings were praised for their technical precision and emotional depth, and Ketchum became known for her ability to bring new life to classical works that had been performed countless times before. In addition to her performances and recordings, Ketchum was also known for her philanthropic work. She established the Janet Ketchum Foundation, which provides music education and instruments to underprivileged children around the world. Ketchum also frequently performed benefit concerts for various charities and organizations. Throughout her career, Ketchum received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to classical music. In addition to her Grammy Award, she was also awarded the National Medal of Arts by President Barack Obama in 2010. She was also inducted into the American Classical Music Hall of Fame in 2015. Sadly, Ketchum's career was cut short when she passed away in 2017 at the age of 32. However, her legacy lives on through her recordings and the countless musicians she inspired throughout her career. Janet Ketchum will always be remembered as one of the greatest classical pianists of her generation.

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