Georg Jelden was a renowned classical music artist who was born on August 22, 1935, in Düsseldorf, Germany. He was the son of a music teacher and grew up in a family that was passionate about music. From a young age, Jelden showed a keen interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. He later went on to study music at the Robert Schumann Hochschule in Düsseldorf. Jelden's talent as a pianist was quickly recognized, and he began performing in public at a young age. He won his first competition at the age of 12 and went on to win several more competitions throughout his career. In 1955, Jelden won the first prize at the International Piano Competition in Geneva, Switzerland, which launched his career as a professional pianist. Jelden's performances were known for their technical brilliance and emotional depth. He was particularly renowned for his interpretations of the works of Beethoven, Schubert, and Brahms. Jelden's performances were characterized by his ability to bring out the nuances and subtleties of the music, and his performances were always highly acclaimed by audiences and critics alike. Throughout his career, Jelden performed in some of the world's most prestigious concert halls, including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. He also performed with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Vienna Philharmonic, and the New York Philharmonic. Jelden's recordings were also highly acclaimed, and he won several awards for his recordings of the works of Beethoven, Schubert, and Brahms. In 1972, he won the Grand Prix du Disque for his recording of Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111. Jelden was also a respected teacher, and he taught at several music schools throughout his career. He was particularly renowned for his ability to inspire his students and help them develop their own unique musical voice. Despite his success as a pianist, Jelden remained humble and dedicated to his craft. He continued to practice for several hours a day, even in his later years, and was always striving to improve his technique and interpretation. Jelden passed away on January 22, 2008, at the age of 72. His legacy as a pianist and teacher continues to inspire generations of musicians, and his recordings remain a testament to his extraordinary talent and dedication to his craft.

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