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Haim Shtrum was a renowned classical music artist who was born on December 25, 1921, in Tel Aviv, Israel. He was the youngest of six children in a family of musicians. His father, Moshe Shtrum, was a violinist and conductor, and his mother, Rachel Shtrum, was a pianist. Haim's siblings were also musically talented, with his older brother, Yehuda Shtrum, becoming a well-known cellist. Haim showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of four. He was a prodigious talent and quickly became recognized as a child prodigy. He gave his first public performance at the age of six and was soon performing regularly in concerts and recitals. In 1933, Haim's family moved to Berlin, Germany, where he continued his musical studies. He studied with renowned pianists such as Artur Schnabel and Edwin Fischer and also took lessons in composition and conducting. During this time, he also performed in concerts throughout Europe, gaining a reputation as a virtuoso pianist. In 1938, Haim's family returned to Israel due to the growing threat of war in Europe. Haim continued his studies at the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance, where he studied with the pianist and composer Paul Ben-Haim. He also began performing with the Palestine Symphony Orchestra (now the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra), under the direction of Leonard Bernstein. Haim's career continued to flourish in the years that followed. He performed in concerts and recitals throughout Israel and Europe, and also began to make recordings. He was particularly known for his interpretations of the works of Beethoven, Mozart, and Schubert. In 1952, Haim was invited to perform at the Edinburgh International Festival in Scotland. His performance was a great success, and he was invited to perform at other major festivals, including the Salzburg Festival and the BBC Proms. Haim's career reached new heights in the 1960s and 1970s. He performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Vienna Philharmonic, and the New York Philharmonic. He also made numerous recordings, including a complete cycle of Beethoven's piano sonatas. Haim was widely recognized for his contributions to classical music. He received many awards and honors throughout his career, including the Israel Prize in 1973, the highest honor awarded by the State of Israel. He was also awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany in 1981. Haim continued to perform and record into his later years. He died on January 28, 1987, at the age of 65. His legacy as a pianist and musician continues to be celebrated today, and his recordings remain popular with classical music enthusiasts around the world.

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