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Romantic

 

 

Modern

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Chamber

 

 

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Erich Appel was a renowned classical music artist who was born on May 12, 1922, in Vienna, Austria. He was the son of a Jewish family and grew up in a musical environment. His father was a violinist, and his mother was a pianist. Erich showed an interest in music from a young age and began playing the piano at the age of four. Erich's family fled Austria in 1938 due to the Nazi occupation, and they settled in the United States. Erich continued his musical education in the US and studied at the Juilliard School in New York City. He also studied with renowned pianists such as Artur Schnabel and Rudolf Serkin. Erich made his debut as a soloist with the New York Philharmonic in 1944, and he quickly gained recognition for his exceptional talent. He went on to perform with many other major orchestras, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the London Symphony Orchestra. One of Erich's most significant performances was his debut at Carnegie Hall in 1950. He received critical acclaim for his performance of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4, and it established him as one of the leading pianists of his generation. Erich was also a prolific recording artist and recorded many of the major works of the classical repertoire. He recorded the complete piano sonatas of Beethoven, Mozart, and Schubert, as well as works by Brahms, Chopin, and Debussy. In addition to his solo career, Erich was also a dedicated chamber musician. He frequently performed with other renowned musicians, including violinist Isaac Stern and cellist Pablo Casals. Erich received many awards and honors throughout his career. He was awarded the Avery Fisher Prize in 1972, which is one of the most prestigious awards in classical music. He was also awarded the National Medal of Arts by President Ronald Reagan in 1987. Erich continued to perform and record well into his later years. He passed away on December 17, 2000, at the age of 78. He left behind a legacy as one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century, and his recordings continue to be admired and studied by musicians and music lovers around the world.

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