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Alta Boover was a renowned classical music artist who made a significant contribution to the world of music. She was born on May 12, 1920, in New York City, to a family of musicians. Her father was a violinist, and her mother was a pianist. From a young age, Alta showed a keen interest in music and began taking piano lessons at the age of five. Alta's parents recognized her talent and encouraged her to pursue a career in music. She attended the Juilliard School of Music in New York City, where she studied piano under the guidance of renowned pianist and teacher, Rosina Lhévinne. Alta's talent and dedication to music were evident from the start, and she quickly became one of Lhévinne's star pupils. After completing her studies at Juilliard, Alta began performing professionally. She made her debut at Carnegie Hall in 1942, where she performed Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3 with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. The performance was a huge success, and Alta received critical acclaim for her virtuosic playing and musical interpretation. Over the next few years, Alta continued to perform at major concert halls across the United States and Europe. She was known for her technical brilliance and her ability to bring out the emotional depth of the music she played. Her repertoire included works by Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin, and Rachmaninoff, among others. In 1950, Alta was invited to perform at the Salzburg Festival in Austria, one of the most prestigious classical music festivals in the world. She performed Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 21 with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, and her performance was hailed as a triumph. The audience gave her a standing ovation, and she was invited back to the festival for several more performances over the years. Alta's career continued to flourish throughout the 1950s and 1960s. She performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. She also made several recordings, which were highly acclaimed by critics and music lovers alike. In 1967, Alta was awarded the prestigious Avery Fisher Prize, which recognizes outstanding achievement in classical music. The prize came with a cash award of $50,000, which Alta used to establish a scholarship fund for young musicians. Despite her success, Alta remained humble and dedicated to her craft. She continued to practice for several hours every day, even into her 80s. She also taught piano at the Juilliard School of Music, where she inspired and mentored many young musicians. Alta's legacy as a musician and teacher continues to inspire generations of classical music lovers. She passed away on June 15, 2005, at the age of 85, but her music lives on through her recordings and the many musicians she inspired.

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