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Dino Ciani was a renowned Italian pianist who was born on July 16, 1941, in Fiume, Italy (now Rijeka, Croatia). He was born into a family of musicians, and his father, Renato Ciani, was a well-known conductor and composer. Dino showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of three. He received his first piano lessons from his mother, who was also a pianist. At the age of six, Dino began studying with the renowned pianist and teacher, Guido Agosti. Agosti recognized Dino's exceptional talent and became his mentor and guide. Under Agosti's tutelage, Dino developed a deep understanding of music and a virtuosic technique that would later become his trademark. Dino made his debut as a pianist at the age of nine, performing Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major with the RAI Symphony Orchestra in Turin. The performance was a huge success, and Dino was hailed as a child prodigy. He continued to perform in concerts and recitals throughout Italy, and his reputation as a pianist continued to grow. In 1955, Dino won first prize in the prestigious Busoni International Piano Competition, which was held in Bolzano, Italy. The competition was a major turning point in Dino's career, and it brought him international recognition as a pianist of exceptional talent. He went on to win several other competitions, including the Geneva International Music Competition in 1956 and the Viotti International Music Competition in 1957. Dino's international career took off in the 1960s, and he began performing in major concert halls around the world. He made his debut in the United States in 1961, performing with the New York Philharmonic under the baton of Leonard Bernstein. The performance was a huge success, and Dino was invited to perform with many other major orchestras in the United States, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the Philadelphia Orchestra. Dino was known for his exceptional technique and his ability to bring out the emotional depth of the music he played. He was particularly renowned for his interpretations of the music of Chopin, and his recordings of Chopin's music are considered some of the finest ever made. He also had a deep love for the music of Mozart, and his performances of Mozart's piano concertos were highly acclaimed. In addition to his career as a performer, Dino was also a respected teacher. He taught at the Accademia Musicale Chigiana in Siena, Italy, and at the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria. He was known for his generosity and his willingness to share his knowledge and experience with young musicians. Tragically, Dino's career was cut short by his untimely death in 1974. He died at the age of 33 in a car accident in Rome, Italy. His death was a great loss to the world of classical music, and he is remembered today as one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. Dino's legacy lives on through his recordings, which continue to be highly regarded by music lovers around the world. His recordings of Chopin's music, in particular, are considered some of the finest ever made, and they continue to inspire and move listeners today. In addition, the Dino Ciani Foundation was established in his memory to support young musicians and promote the study and performance of classical music.

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