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Franz Eibner was a renowned classical music artist who was born on January 1, 1929, in Vienna, Austria. He was the son of a music teacher and grew up in a family that was passionate about music. From a young age, Eibner showed a keen interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. He was a prodigious talent and quickly developed a reputation as a gifted musician. Eibner's early musical education was under the tutelage of his father, who was a respected music teacher in Vienna. He received his formal training at the Vienna Academy of Music, where he studied under the renowned pianist and composer, Paul Badura-Skoda. Eibner's talent was evident from the start, and he quickly established himself as one of the most promising young musicians of his generation. Eibner's career as a concert pianist began in the early 1950s, and he quickly gained a reputation as a virtuoso performer. He made his debut at the Vienna Musikverein in 1952, where he performed Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3. The performance was a resounding success, and Eibner was hailed as a rising star in the classical music world. Over the next few years, Eibner continued to perform extensively throughout Europe, and his reputation as a pianist continued to grow. He was particularly renowned for his interpretations of the works of Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert, and his performances were marked by their technical brilliance and emotional depth. In 1957, Eibner made his debut in the United States, where he performed at the Carnegie Hall in New York City. The performance was a critical and commercial success, and Eibner was hailed as one of the most exciting new talents in classical music. Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Eibner continued to perform extensively throughout Europe and the United States. He was a regular performer at major music festivals, including the Salzburg Festival and the Edinburgh Festival, and he collaborated with some of the most renowned conductors and orchestras of his time. Eibner's career was marked by numerous highlights, including his performance of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in 1962, which was widely regarded as one of the greatest performances of the work ever recorded. He also performed with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, among others. In addition to his career as a performer, Eibner was also a respected music educator. He taught at the Vienna Academy of Music for many years, and his students included some of the most promising young pianists of his generation. Eibner's contributions to classical music were recognized with numerous awards and honors throughout his career. He was awarded the Austrian Cross of Honor for Science and Art in 1975, and he was made an honorary member of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in 1989. He was also awarded the Grand Decoration of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria in 1999. Eibner continued to perform and teach until his death on December 31, 2003, at the age of 74. He left behind a legacy as one of the greatest pianists of his generation, and his contributions to classical music continue to be celebrated and admired by music lovers around the world.

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