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Gábor Baross was a Hungarian classical music artist who was born on January 1, 1937, in Budapest, Hungary. He was a renowned cellist and conductor who made significant contributions to the world of classical music. Baross was born into a family of musicians, and his father was a well-known cellist in Hungary. He began playing the cello at a young age and showed exceptional talent from the start. Baross received his early musical education at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest, where he studied under the tutelage of some of the most prominent cellists of the time. He graduated from the academy with honors and went on to pursue further studies in Paris, where he studied with the legendary cellist, Pablo Casals. Baross made his debut as a soloist in 1958, performing with the Hungarian State Symphony Orchestra. He quickly gained recognition for his exceptional talent and was invited to perform with some of the most prestigious orchestras in Europe, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Vienna Philharmonic, and the London Symphony Orchestra. Throughout his career, Baross was known for his passionate and expressive performances, which captivated audiences around the world. He was particularly renowned for his interpretations of the works of Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms, and his recordings of these composers' works are still considered some of the best in the classical music canon. In addition to his work as a soloist, Baross was also a highly respected conductor. He served as the principal conductor of the Hungarian State Symphony Orchestra from 1975 to 1980 and was the music director of the Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra from 1980 to 1990. He was also a frequent guest conductor with orchestras around the world, including the New York Philharmonic and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Baross received numerous awards and honors throughout his career, including the Kossuth Prize, Hungary's highest cultural award, in 1978. He was also awarded the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary in 1997 for his contributions to Hungarian culture. Despite his many accomplishments, Baross remained humble and dedicated to his craft throughout his life. He continued to perform and conduct well into his later years, and his legacy as one of Hungary's greatest classical music artists lives on today. Sadly, Gábor Baross passed away on December 28, 2019, at the age of 82. However, his contributions to the world of classical music will continue to inspire and delight audiences for generations to come.

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