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Conductor  

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Folke Alin was a Swedish classical pianist and composer who was born on October 1, 1901, in Stockholm, Sweden. He was the son of a music teacher and grew up in a musical family. Alin began playing the piano at a young age and showed great talent and passion for music. He studied at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm and later at the Berlin Hochschule für Musik. Alin's career as a pianist began in the 1920s when he started performing in concerts and recitals in Sweden and Germany. He quickly gained recognition for his virtuosity and musicality, and his performances were praised for their technical precision and emotional depth. Alin's repertoire included works by classical composers such as Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and Chopin, as well as contemporary composers such as Debussy, Ravel, and Stravinsky. In 1930, Alin made his debut as a composer with his Piano Sonata No. 1, which was well-received by critics and audiences alike. He went on to compose a number of other works for piano, including sonatas, preludes, and variations, as well as chamber music and orchestral pieces. One of the highlights of Alin's career was his performance of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5, also known as the "Emperor" concerto, with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra in 1936. The performance was a great success and cemented Alin's reputation as one of the leading pianists of his time. Alin continued to perform and compose throughout the 1940s and 1950s, but his career was interrupted by health problems. He suffered from a heart condition and was forced to take a break from performing in the early 1960s. However, he continued to compose and teach, and his influence on the Swedish music scene remained strong. In recognition of his contributions to music, Alin was awarded several honors and awards throughout his career. In 1947, he was awarded the Litteris et Artibus medal by the Swedish government for his achievements in music. He was also a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Music and received an honorary doctorate from the University of Uppsala. Folke Alin passed away on December 17, 1982, at the age of 81. He left behind a legacy as one of Sweden's most accomplished pianists and composers, and his music continues to be performed and appreciated by audiences around the world.

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