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Georg Völker was a renowned classical music artist who was born on January 12, 1921, in Berlin, Germany. He was the son of a music teacher and grew up in a family that was deeply involved in music. From a young age, Völker showed a keen interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. He later learned to play the violin and the cello, and by the time he was a teenager, he had already developed a reputation as a talented musician. Völker's musical education began at the Berlin Conservatory, where he studied under the tutelage of some of the most renowned music teachers of the time. He later went on to study at the Hochschule für Musik in Berlin, where he honed his skills as a cellist. During this time, Völker also began performing in public, and his talent quickly caught the attention of music critics and audiences alike. In 1941, Völker was drafted into the German army and was sent to fight in World War II. Despite the challenges of being a soldier, Völker continued to play music whenever he could, and he even managed to give a few impromptu performances for his fellow soldiers. After the war ended, Völker returned to Berlin and resumed his musical career. Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, Völker established himself as one of the most talented cellists of his generation. He performed with some of the most prestigious orchestras in Europe, including the Berlin Philharmonic and the Vienna Philharmonic. He also toured extensively throughout the United States, where he was widely acclaimed for his virtuosic performances. One of the highlights of Völker's career came in 1962, when he performed at the Salzburg Festival. His performance of Schubert's "Arpeggione" Sonata was widely praised, and it helped to cement his reputation as one of the greatest cellists of his time. Völker continued to perform at the Salzburg Festival for many years, and he became a beloved fixture of the event. In addition to his performances, Völker was also a respected music teacher. He taught at the Hochschule für Musik in Berlin for many years, and he also gave masterclasses throughout Europe and the United States. Many of his students went on to become successful musicians in their own right, and Völker was widely admired for his dedication to teaching and his ability to inspire his students. Throughout his career, Völker received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to classical music. In 1971, he was awarded the Order of Merit of Berlin, and in 1981, he was awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. He was also a recipient of the Austrian Cross of Honor for Science and Art, and he was made an honorary citizen of Salzburg in recognition of his contributions to the Salzburg Festival. Georg Völker passed away on December 28, 1988, at the age of 67. He left behind a legacy as one of the greatest cellists of his time, and his contributions to classical music continue to be celebrated and admired by musicians and music lovers around the world.

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