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Anne-Catherine Bucher is a renowned classical music artist who has made a name for herself as a pianist and harpsichordist. Born in Strasbourg, France, on May 22, 1969, Bucher showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. She went on to study at the Conservatoire de Strasbourg, where she received her first prize in piano at the age of 14. Bucher continued her studies at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, where she studied with renowned pianists such as Jacques Rouvier and Bruno Rigutto. She also studied harpsichord with Kenneth Gilbert and Christophe Rousset. Bucher's talent as a pianist and harpsichordist quickly became apparent, and she began to receive invitations to perform at major music festivals and concert halls around the world. In 1992, she won first prize at the International Harpsichord Competition in Bruges, Belgium, which helped to launch her career. Over the years, Bucher has performed with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. She has also collaborated with many of the world's most renowned conductors, including Sir Simon Rattle, Daniel Barenboim, and Riccardo Muti. One of Bucher's most notable performances was her debut at the Salzburg Festival in 1995, where she performed Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major with the Vienna Philharmonic. The performance was widely praised by critics, and Bucher was hailed as a rising star in the classical music world. Bucher has also made a name for herself as a recording artist, with numerous critically acclaimed albums to her name. In 2002, she released a recording of Bach's Goldberg Variations on the harpsichord, which was widely praised for its technical brilliance and emotional depth. In addition to her performing and recording career, Bucher is also a respected music educator. She has taught at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, the Hochschule für Musik und Theater München, and the Mozarteum University of Salzburg. Throughout her career, Bucher has received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to the classical music world. In 2001, she was awarded the Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government in recognition of her artistic achievements. She has also been awarded the Prix de la Fondation Simone et Cino Del Duca and the Prix de la Fondation Prince Pierre de Monaco. Despite her many accomplishments, Bucher remains humble and dedicated to her craft. She continues to perform and record regularly, and is widely regarded as one of the most talented and versatile classical music artists of her generation.

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