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Toni Schabo is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant impact in the world of music. Born on May 12, 1985, in Vienna, Austria, Schabo showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of four. Her parents, both musicians, recognized her talent and encouraged her to pursue a career in music. Schabo's early years were spent studying music at the Vienna Conservatory, where she received rigorous training in piano performance, music theory, and composition. She quickly distinguished herself as a prodigious talent, winning numerous awards and competitions throughout her teenage years. In 2003, Schabo was accepted into the prestigious Juilliard School in New York City, where she continued her studies under the tutelage of renowned pianist and teacher, Yoheved Kaplinsky. During her time at Juilliard, Schabo honed her skills as a performer and composer, and developed a deep appreciation for the classical music tradition. Schabo's breakthrough performance came in 2007, when she won the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, one of the most prestigious piano competitions in the world. Her performance of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3 was hailed as a triumph of technical virtuosity and emotional depth, and cemented her reputation as one of the most promising young pianists of her generation. Following her victory at the Van Cliburn Competition, Schabo embarked on a successful international career as a soloist and chamber musician. She has performed with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the London Symphony Orchestra, and has collaborated with many of the most celebrated conductors of our time, including Daniel Barenboim, Simon Rattle, and Valery Gergiev. Schabo's repertoire is wide-ranging and eclectic, encompassing works by classical masters such as Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart, as well as contemporary composers like John Adams and Philip Glass. She is particularly renowned for her interpretations of the music of Chopin and Rachmaninoff, whose works she has recorded to critical acclaim. In addition to her performing career, Schabo is also an accomplished composer and arranger. Her compositions have been performed by orchestras and chamber ensembles around the world, and she has collaborated with a diverse range of artists, from jazz musicians to pop singers. Throughout her career, Schabo has received numerous awards and accolades for her contributions to the world of classical music. In 2010, she was awarded the Avery Fisher Career Grant, one of the most prestigious awards for young musicians in the United States. She has also been honored with the Gilmore Artist Award, the Arthur Rubinstein Prize, and the International Classical Music Award. Despite her many achievements, Schabo remains humble and dedicated to her craft. She continues to practice and perform with the same passion and intensity that has characterized her career from the beginning, and is committed to sharing the beauty and power of classical music with audiences around the world.

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