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Maria José Carrasqueira is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, on May 22, 1959, Carrasqueira showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. Her parents recognized her talent and encouraged her to pursue a career in music. Carrasqueira's musical education began at the National Conservatory of Lisbon, where she studied piano with Maria Fernanda Lopes de Oliveira. She later continued her studies at the Hochschule für Musik in Munich, Germany, where she studied with Rosl Schmid and received her diploma in piano performance. Carrasqueira's talent and dedication to music were evident from an early age, and she quickly gained recognition as a pianist. She won several awards and competitions, including the Young Musicians Competition of the Portuguese Radio and Television, the International Piano Competition of Vila de Capdepera in Spain, and the International Piano Competition of Porto. Carrasqueira's career as a concert pianist began in the early 1980s, and she quickly gained a reputation as a talented and versatile performer. She has performed in some of the world's most prestigious concert halls, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Carnegie Hall in New York, and the Royal Albert Hall in London. Carrasqueira's repertoire is extensive and includes works by some of the greatest composers in history, such as Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Mozart, and Schumann. She is particularly known for her interpretations of the works of Portuguese composers, including Fernando Lopes-Graça, Luís de Freitas Branco, and António Fragoso. Carrasqueira has also collaborated with many renowned musicians and conductors, including the conductor Claudio Abbado, the violinist Gidon Kremer, and the cellist Yo-Yo Ma. She has also performed with several orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. In addition to her career as a concert pianist, Carrasqueira is also a respected music educator. She has taught at several institutions, including the National Conservatory of Lisbon, the Hochschule für Musik in Munich, and the University of Évora in Portugal. Carrasqueira's contributions to the world of music have been recognized with several awards and honors. In 1991, she was awarded the Medal of Cultural Merit by the Portuguese government, and in 2001, she was awarded the Order of Merit by the President of Portugal. She has also been awarded the Medal of Honor by the City of Lisbon and the Medal of Honor by the City of Munich. Carrasqueira's recordings have also received critical acclaim, and she has released several albums, including "Portuguese Piano Music," "Chopin: The Complete Nocturnes," and "Mozart: Piano Concertos Nos. 20 & 21." In conclusion, Maria José Carrasqueira is a highly respected and accomplished classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. Her talent, dedication, and versatility as a performer have earned her numerous awards and accolades, and her recordings continue to inspire and delight audiences around the world.

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