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Jean-Christophe Geiser was a Swiss classical pianist and composer who was born on December 22, 1954, in Lausanne, Switzerland. He was the son of a music teacher and began playing the piano at a young age. Geiser showed a natural talent for music and quickly became a prodigy in his hometown. Geiser's musical education began at the Lausanne Conservatory, where he studied under the tutelage of renowned pianist and teacher, Edith Fischer. He later continued his studies at the Geneva Conservatory, where he was taught by Maria João Pires, a Portuguese pianist who was also a student of Fischer. Geiser's talent was recognized early on, and he won several awards and competitions throughout his career. In 1973, he won the first prize at the Geneva International Music Competition, which launched his international career. He went on to win several other prestigious awards, including the Clara Haskil Prize in 1977 and the Prix de Lausanne in 1978. Geiser's career as a performer took him all over the world, and he played in some of the most prestigious concert halls, including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Salle Pleyel in Paris. He was known for his interpretations of the works of Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert, and his performances were praised for their technical brilliance and emotional depth. In addition to his career as a performer, Geiser was also a prolific composer. He wrote several works for piano, including a set of variations on a theme by Mozart, which he dedicated to his teacher, Edith Fischer. He also composed several chamber music pieces, including a piano trio and a string quartet. Geiser's life was tragically cut short when he died in a car accident on December 28, 1982, at the age of 28. His death was a great loss to the world of classical music, and he is remembered as one of the most talented pianists of his generation. Despite his short career, Geiser left behind a legacy that continues to inspire musicians and music lovers around the world. His recordings are still widely available, and his compositions are still performed by musicians today. He is remembered as a true artist who dedicated his life to the pursuit of musical excellence.

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