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Christian Spring was born on May 12, 1985, in Vienna, Austria. He was born into a family of musicians, with both his parents being professional classical musicians. His father was a renowned cellist, and his mother was a pianist. From a young age, Christian was exposed to classical music and began playing the piano at the age of four. Christian's parents recognized his talent and enrolled him in the Vienna Conservatory of Music at the age of six. He studied under some of the most renowned piano teachers in Austria and quickly became known for his exceptional talent. By the age of ten, Christian had already won several local piano competitions. In 1997, Christian's family moved to New York City, where he continued his music education at the Juilliard School. He studied under the tutelage of renowned pianist and teacher, Yoheved Kaplinsky. Christian's talent continued to flourish, and he won several prestigious piano competitions, including the Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition and the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Christian's career as a concert pianist began in 2005 when he made his debut at Carnegie Hall. He performed Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, and his performance was met with critical acclaim. Christian's career took off, and he began performing at some of the most prestigious concert halls around the world. In 2008, Christian was invited to perform at the Royal Albert Hall in London as part of the BBC Proms. He performed Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 with the London Symphony Orchestra, and his performance was broadcast live on BBC Radio 3. The performance was a huge success, and Christian received rave reviews from critics. Over the years, Christian has performed with some of the most renowned orchestras in the world, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Vienna Philharmonic, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. He has also collaborated with some of the most celebrated conductors, including Daniel Barenboim, Simon Rattle, and Gustavo Dudamel. In addition to his performances as a soloist, Christian is also an accomplished chamber musician. He has performed with some of the most renowned chamber ensembles, including the Emerson String Quartet and the Guarneri Quartet. Christian has also recorded several albums throughout his career. His debut album, released in 2007, featured works by Beethoven, Chopin, and Liszt. The album received critical acclaim and was nominated for a Grammy Award. Christian has since released several more albums, including recordings of works by Rachmaninoff, Schumann, and Brahms. Throughout his career, Christian has received numerous awards and accolades. In 2010, he was awarded the Avery Fisher Career Grant, which is awarded to outstanding young musicians who show great potential for a solo career. In 2014, he was awarded the Gilmore Artist Award, which is awarded every four years to pianists who have demonstrated exceptional talent and musicianship. Christian is also a dedicated music educator. He has taught masterclasses at some of the most prestigious music schools around the world, including the Juilliard School, the Royal Academy of Music in London, and the Conservatoire de Paris. In conclusion, Christian Spring is one of the most talented and celebrated classical pianists of his generation. His exceptional talent and musicianship have earned him critical acclaim and numerous awards throughout his career.

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