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April 3, 1948 in Moscow, Russia

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Boris Berman is a renowned classical pianist and pedagogue, born on April 13, 1948, in Moscow, Russia. He began his musical journey at the age of five, when he started taking piano lessons from his mother, a professional pianist. Berman's talent was evident from an early age, and he was soon accepted into the prestigious Moscow Conservatory, where he studied under the tutelage of Lev Oborin, a renowned pianist and teacher. During his time at the Moscow Conservatory, Berman won several awards and accolades, including the First Prize at the All-Union Piano Competition in 1965. He also had the opportunity to perform with some of the most prominent orchestras in the Soviet Union, including the Moscow Philharmonic and the Leningrad Philharmonic. In 1973, Berman made the decision to leave the Soviet Union and move to Israel, where he continued his musical studies at the Tel Aviv University. He later moved to the United States, where he studied at the Juilliard School in New York City under the guidance of Rudolf Serkin, one of the most celebrated pianists of the 20th century. Berman's career as a concert pianist took off in the 1980s, when he began performing extensively throughout Europe and the United States. He quickly gained a reputation as a virtuoso pianist with a deep understanding of the music he played. His performances were praised for their technical brilliance, emotional depth, and musical sensitivity. One of the highlights of Berman's career was his performance of the complete piano works of Prokofiev, which he recorded for the Chandos label in the 1990s. The recording was widely acclaimed and earned Berman a Grammy nomination. Berman has also been recognized for his work as a pedagogue. He has taught at several prestigious institutions, including the Yale School of Music, the New England Conservatory, and the Jerusalem Music Center. His students have gone on to win numerous awards and competitions, and many have become successful concert pianists in their own right. In addition to his work as a performer and teacher, Berman is also a respected author and scholar. He has written several books on music, including "Notes from the Pianist's Bench" and "Prokofiev's Piano Sonatas: A Guide for the Listener and the Performer." He has also served as a consultant for several music festivals and competitions, including the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and the International Tchaikovsky Competition. Throughout his career, Berman has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the world of classical music. In 2005, he was awarded the Sanford Medal by Yale University in recognition of his outstanding contributions to music education. He has also been awarded the Order of Merit by the government of Ukraine and the Order of Friendship by the government of Russia. Today, Boris Berman continues to perform, teach, and write about music. He is widely regarded as one of the most important pianists and pedagogues of his generation, and his contributions to the world of classical music have been immeasurable.

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