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Mort Silver was born on May 15, 1950, in New York City. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his father being a professional pianist and his mother a violinist. From a young age, Mort showed a natural talent for music and began playing the piano at the age of four. As a child, Mort was exposed to a wide range of musical genres, but he was particularly drawn to classical music. He spent countless hours practicing and studying the works of the great composers, and by the time he was a teenager, he had already developed a reputation as a prodigious talent. In 1968, Mort was accepted into the prestigious Juilliard School of Music, where he studied under some of the most renowned classical musicians of the time. During his time at Juilliard, Mort honed his skills as a pianist and began to develop his own unique style. After graduating from Juilliard in 1972, Mort embarked on a career as a professional musician. He quickly gained a reputation as one of the most talented and versatile pianists of his generation, and he was soon in high demand as a performer. Over the course of his career, Mort performed in some of the world's most prestigious concert halls, including Carnegie Hall, the Royal Albert Hall, and the Sydney Opera House. He also collaborated with some of the most renowned orchestras and conductors of the time, including the New York Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the Berlin Philharmonic. One of Mort's most memorable performances came in 1983, when he performed Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 with the New York Philharmonic under the direction of Leonard Bernstein. The performance was hailed as a triumph, and Mort received a standing ovation from the audience. Throughout his career, Mort received numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to classical music. In 1987, he was awarded the prestigious Avery Fisher Prize, which is considered one of the highest honors in classical music. He was also inducted into the American Classical Music Hall of Fame in 1995. Despite his success, Mort remained humble and dedicated to his craft. He continued to practice and perform well into his later years, and he was known for his tireless work ethic and his unwavering commitment to excellence. Mort passed away on June 10, 2015, at the age of 65. His legacy as one of the greatest classical musicians of his generation lives on, and his contributions to the world of music will continue to inspire generations of musicians to come.

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