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Performer

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Contemporary

 

 

Modern

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Chamber

 

Elsbeth Moser was a renowned classical music artist who was born on January 1, 1926, in Vienna, Austria. She was the daughter of a prominent Austrian conductor and composer, and her mother was a pianist. From a young age, Moser was exposed to music and began playing the piano at the age of four. She showed exceptional talent and was soon enrolled in the Vienna Academy of Music, where she studied under some of the most renowned teachers of the time. Moser's talent was recognized early on, and she began performing in public at the age of six. She made her debut as a soloist with the Vienna Symphony Orchestra at the age of nine, playing Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor. Her performance was met with critical acclaim, and she was hailed as a child prodigy. As Moser grew older, she continued to hone her skills and expand her repertoire. She studied under some of the most renowned pianists of the time, including Artur Schnabel and Alfred Cortot. She also began to perform in other countries, including Germany, France, and Italy. One of Moser's most significant performances came in 1949 when she played Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, also known as the "Emperor" concerto, with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Her performance was a triumph, and she was hailed as one of the greatest pianists of her generation. Moser continued to perform throughout the 1950s and 1960s, playing with some of the most renowned orchestras in the world, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. She also recorded extensively, making recordings of works by Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert, and other composers. In addition to her performances and recordings, Moser was also a respected teacher. She taught at the Vienna Academy of Music and the Salzburg Mozarteum, and her students included some of the most talented young pianists of the time. Moser's talent and contributions to classical music were recognized with numerous awards and honors throughout her career. She was awarded the Austrian Cross of Honor for Science and Art in 1969 and was made an honorary member of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in 1976. She was also awarded the Grand Decoration of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria in 1986. Despite her many accomplishments, Moser remained humble and dedicated to her craft throughout her life. She continued to perform and teach until her death on December 25, 2016, at the age of 90. Her legacy as one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century lives on through her recordings and the many students she taught over the years.

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