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Baroque

 

 

Romantic

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Choral

 

 

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Cacilie Fuhs was a renowned classical music artist who was born on August 22, 1898, in Vienna, Austria. She was the daughter of a music teacher and grew up in a family that was passionate about music. Her father recognized her talent at a young age and began teaching her the piano when she was just four years old. As a child, Fuhs showed exceptional musical ability and quickly became a prodigy. She made her public debut at the age of six, performing Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Her performance was met with critical acclaim, and she was hailed as a child prodigy. Fuhs continued to study music throughout her childhood and adolescence, and by the time she was a teenager, she had already established herself as a talented pianist. She studied under some of the most renowned piano teachers of the time, including Theodor Leschetizky and Emil von Sauer. In 1914, Fuhs made her debut as a soloist with the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, performing Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major. Her performance was a huge success, and she quickly gained a reputation as one of the most talented young pianists in Europe. Over the next few years, Fuhs continued to perform in concerts throughout Europe, and her reputation as a pianist continued to grow. In 1920, she made her debut in the United States, performing with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. Her performance was a huge success, and she quickly became a favorite among American audiences. Throughout the 1920s and 1930s, Fuhs continued to perform in concerts throughout Europe and the United States. She was known for her virtuosic playing and her ability to bring out the emotional depth of the music she played. She was particularly renowned for her performances of the works of Beethoven, Mozart, and Chopin. In 1938, Fuhs was forced to flee Austria due to the Nazi occupation. She settled in the United States and continued to perform in concerts throughout the country. She also began teaching at the Juilliard School in New York City, where she became a beloved teacher and mentor to many young pianists. Throughout her career, Fuhs received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to classical music. In 1950, she was awarded the Austrian Cross of Honor for Science and Art, and in 1958, she was awarded the Grand Decoration of Honor in Gold for Services to the Republic of Austria. She was also awarded honorary doctorates from several universities, including the University of Vienna and the University of Salzburg. Fuhs continued to perform and teach until her death on December 3, 1966, in New York City. She was remembered as one of the greatest pianists of her time, and her legacy continues to inspire young musicians today.

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