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Theodor Lattermann was a renowned classical music artist who made significant contributions to the world of music. He was born on January 12, 1925, in Berlin, Germany. His parents were both musicians, and they encouraged him to pursue music from a young age. He began playing the piano at the age of five and showed exceptional talent and dedication to the instrument. Lattermann's musical education began at the Berlin Conservatory, where he studied under the tutelage of renowned pianist and composer, Walter Gieseking. He later continued his studies at the Hochschule für Musik in Berlin, where he received his diploma in piano performance. During his studies, Lattermann also received training in conducting and composition, which would later prove to be valuable in his career. After completing his studies, Lattermann began his career as a concert pianist, performing in various venues across Europe. He quickly gained recognition for his exceptional technical skills and musicality, and his performances were highly praised by critics and audiences alike. One of the highlights of Lattermann's career was his performance at the Salzburg Festival in 1952. He was invited to perform as a soloist with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, and his performance of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73, was met with thunderous applause. The performance was later broadcast on Austrian television, further cementing Lattermann's reputation as a world-class pianist. Lattermann's career continued to flourish throughout the 1950s and 1960s, and he performed with some of the most prestigious orchestras in the world, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. He also collaborated with many renowned conductors, such as Herbert von Karajan, Leonard Bernstein, and Wilhelm Furtwängler. In addition to his performances as a soloist, Lattermann was also an accomplished chamber musician. He frequently performed with other musicians, including violinist Yehudi Menuhin and cellist Mstislav Rostropovich. Together, they recorded several albums, including a critically acclaimed recording of Beethoven's Piano Trio No. 7 in B-flat major, Op. 97, also known as the "Archduke" trio. Lattermann's contributions to the world of music were not limited to his performances as a pianist. He was also an accomplished composer and conductor. He composed several works for piano, including a set of variations on a theme by Mozart, which he performed frequently in his concerts. He also conducted many orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic and the Vienna Symphony Orchestra. Throughout his career, Lattermann received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the world of music. In 1963, he was awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany for his outstanding achievements in music. He was also awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Austria in 1975. Lattermann's career came to an end in the early 1980s when he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Despite his illness, he continued to perform and record, and his recordings from this period are highly regarded for their emotional depth and musicality. Theodor Lattermann passed away on December 28, 1988, at the age of 63. He left behind a legacy of exceptional performances, compositions, and recordings that continue to inspire and delight audiences around the world.

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