Lukas Maria Kuen is a classical music artist who has made a name for himself as a talented pianist and conductor. Born on May 22, 1988, in Innsbruck, Austria, Kuen showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. He was raised in a musical family, with his father being a conductor and his mother a singer. Kuen's talent was quickly recognized, and he began performing in public at a young age. He won his first competition at the age of nine and went on to win numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. In 2003, he was awarded the first prize at the International Piano Competition in Ettlingen, Germany, and in 2005, he won the first prize at the International Piano Competition in San Marino. Kuen's musical education began at the Mozarteum University in Salzburg, where he studied piano with Karl-Heinz Kämmerling and conducting with Dennis Russell Davies. He later continued his studies at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna, where he studied with Paul Badura-Skoda and Johannes Wildner. Kuen's career as a pianist has taken him all over the world, and he has performed in some of the most prestigious concert halls, including the Musikverein in Vienna, the Konzerthaus in Berlin, and the Carnegie Hall in New York. He has also performed with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the Vienna Philharmonic, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the New York Philharmonic. In addition to his career as a pianist, Kuen has also established himself as a conductor. He has conducted numerous orchestras, including the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, the Munich Philharmonic, and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. He has also served as the principal conductor of the Innsbruck Symphony Orchestra since 2016. Kuen's repertoire is vast and includes works by some of the greatest composers in history, including Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, and Brahms. He is particularly known for his interpretations of the works of Franz Liszt, and he has recorded several albums of Liszt's music. Kuen's performances have been praised for their technical brilliance and emotional depth. He is known for his ability to bring out the nuances and subtleties of the music, and his performances are often described as mesmerizing and captivating. In addition to his numerous awards and accolades, Kuen has also been recognized for his contributions to the world of classical music. In 2015, he was awarded the Austrian Cross of Honour for Science and Art, and in 2018, he was named a Steinway Artist, joining a select group of pianists who are recognized for their exceptional talent and artistry. Despite his success, Kuen remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He continues to practice and perform regularly, always striving to improve and refine his skills. He is a true ambassador for classical music, and his passion and dedication to the art form have inspired countless others to pursue their own musical dreams.

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