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Frank Schaefer was born on May 12, 1985, in Vienna, Austria. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his father being a renowned conductor and his mother a pianist. From a young age, Schaefer showed a natural talent for music, and he began playing the piano at the age of four. Schaefer's parents recognized his talent and encouraged him to pursue a career in music. He began taking piano lessons with his mother and quickly progressed, winning his first competition at the age of six. Schaefer continued to study music throughout his childhood, attending the Vienna Conservatory of Music and the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. In 2005, Schaefer made his debut as a soloist with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, performing Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 21. The performance was a huge success, and Schaefer quickly gained recognition as one of the most promising young pianists of his generation. Over the next few years, Schaefer continued to perform with some of the world's most prestigious orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the New York Philharmonic, and the London Symphony Orchestra. He also began recording his performances, releasing several critically acclaimed albums of classical music. In 2010, Schaefer was awarded the prestigious International Classical Music Award for his recording of Beethoven's Piano Concertos Nos. 3 and 4. The award cemented his reputation as one of the world's leading classical musicians, and he continued to receive critical acclaim for his performances and recordings. In addition to his work as a soloist, Schaefer was also a passionate advocate for music education. He worked with several organizations to promote music education in schools and communities around the world, and he often gave masterclasses and workshops to young musicians. Tragically, Schaefer's career was cut short when he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in 2015. Despite undergoing several rounds of treatment, Schaefer passed away on June 15, 2016, at the age of 31. Schaefer's legacy as a musician and advocate for music education lives on, however. His recordings continue to inspire and delight classical music fans around the world, and his work to promote music education has had a lasting impact on countless young musicians. Schaefer will always be remembered as one of the greatest classical musicians of his generation, and his contributions to the world of music will never be forgotten.

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