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István Viszló was a Hungarian classical music artist who was born on January 1, 1933, in Budapest, Hungary. He was born into a family of musicians, and his father was a well-known violinist. Viszló began playing the violin at a young age and showed great promise as a musician. Viszló studied at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest, where he was trained by some of the most renowned violinists of the time. He graduated with honors and went on to perform with some of the most prestigious orchestras in Europe. Viszló's career took off in the 1950s when he won several international competitions, including the Geneva International Music Competition and the Queen Elisabeth Music Competition in Brussels. These victories brought him international recognition and led to performances with major orchestras around the world. One of Viszló's most notable performances was his debut with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra in 1958. He received critical acclaim for his performance of Brahms' Violin Concerto, and the concert was broadcast on German television. This performance helped establish Viszló as one of the leading violinists of his generation. Viszló continued to perform with major orchestras throughout his career, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, and the Vienna Philharmonic. He also collaborated with some of the most renowned conductors of the time, including Herbert von Karajan, Leonard Bernstein, and Georg Solti. In addition to his performances, Viszló was also a respected teacher. He taught at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest and later at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna. Many of his students went on to have successful careers as musicians. Viszló received numerous awards and honors throughout his career, including the Kossuth Prize, Hungary's highest cultural award, and the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary. He was also a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Music and the Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts. Viszló continued to perform and teach until his death on December 31, 2014, at the age of 81. He left behind a legacy as one of the greatest violinists of his generation and a respected teacher who inspired generations of musicians.

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