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Choral

 

 

Opera

 

Anny Felbermayer was a renowned classical music artist who was born on May 22, 1924, in Vienna, Austria. She was the daughter of a prominent Austrian conductor, Felix Weingartner, and a talented pianist, Hélène Felbermayer. Anny's parents were both highly respected in the music industry, and they instilled a love of music in their daughter from a young age. Anny began her musical education at the age of six, studying piano with her mother. She quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument and began performing in public at the age of eight. Anny's parents recognized her potential and encouraged her to pursue a career in music. In 1938, Anny's family fled Austria due to the Nazi occupation. They settled in Switzerland, where Anny continued her musical education. She studied piano with Walter Gieseking and composition with Paul Hindemith. Anny's talent continued to flourish, and she began performing in concerts throughout Europe. In 1946, Anny made her debut as a soloist with the Zurich Tonhalle Orchestra. The performance was a great success, and Anny's career took off. She began performing with orchestras throughout Europe and the United States, earning critical acclaim for her virtuosic piano playing. Anny's repertoire was vast, and she was known for her interpretations of the works of Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, and Brahms. She was also a champion of contemporary music and premiered works by composers such as Hindemith, Stravinsky, and Bartók. One of Anny's most memorable performances was her 1955 debut at Carnegie Hall in New York City. She performed a program of works by Mozart, Beethoven, and Schumann to a sold-out audience. The performance was hailed as a triumph, and Anny became a favorite of American audiences. Anny's career was not without its challenges. In 1960, she suffered a severe injury to her right hand, which threatened to end her career. However, with determination and hard work, Anny was able to recover and continue performing. Throughout her career, Anny received numerous awards and honors. In 1953, she was awarded the Prix de Lausanne for her interpretation of Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 20. In 1962, she was awarded the Grand Prix du Disque for her recording of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4. Anny was also awarded the Austrian Cross of Honor for Science and Art in 1974. Anny continued to perform well into her later years, and she remained a beloved figure in the classical music world. She passed away on December 1, 2011, at the age of 87. In conclusion, Anny Felbermayer was a gifted pianist and a true ambassador of classical music. Her talent and dedication to her craft earned her critical acclaim and the admiration of audiences around the world. Anny's legacy continues to inspire new generations of musicians, and she will always be remembered as one of the greats of classical music.

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