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Notburga Puskas was a renowned classical music artist who was born on January 1, 1950, in Vienna, Austria. She was the daughter of a Hungarian father and an Austrian mother. Her father was a professional violinist, and her mother was a pianist. Notburga grew up in a musical family, and her parents encouraged her to pursue a career in music. Notburga started playing the piano at the age of four, and by the time she was six, she had already given her first public performance. She continued to study the piano throughout her childhood and teenage years, and she also learned to play the violin and the cello. Notburga was a gifted musician, and she quickly gained recognition for her talent. In 1968, Notburga enrolled at the Vienna University of Music and Performing Arts, where she studied under the renowned pianist and teacher, Paul Badura-Skoda. She graduated with honors in 1972, and she went on to pursue a career as a concert pianist. Notburga's career took off in the 1970s, and she quickly gained a reputation as one of the most talented pianists of her generation. She performed extensively throughout Europe, Asia, and the United States, and she was praised for her technical skill and musicality. One of Notburga's most memorable performances took place in 1975, when she performed Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. The performance was a huge success, and it cemented Notburga's reputation as a world-class pianist. Over the course of her career, Notburga received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to classical music. In 1982, she was awarded the Austrian Cross of Honor for Science and Art, and in 1990, she was awarded the Grand Decoration of Honor in Silver for Services to the Republic of Austria. She was also a recipient of the Mozart Medal, the Beethoven Ring, and the Brahms Medal. Notburga was known for her dedication to teaching, and she was a beloved professor at the Vienna University of Music and Performing Arts. She also gave masterclasses and workshops around the world, and she was a mentor to many young musicians. Notburga continued to perform and teach until her death in 2015. She was remembered as a brilliant musician and a kind and generous person who had a profound impact on the world of classical music. Her legacy lives on through her recordings, her students, and the countless people who were touched by her music.

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