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Gerald Hambitzer is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. Born on August 12, 1958, in Frankfurt, Germany, Hambitzer showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. He was a prodigious talent and quickly developed a reputation as a gifted musician. Hambitzer's parents recognized his talent and encouraged him to pursue a career in music. He began taking piano lessons with renowned pianist and teacher, Karl-Heinz Kämmerling, at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hannover. Hambitzer's talent was evident from the start, and he quickly became one of Kämmerling's most promising students. After completing his studies at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hannover, Hambitzer continued his education at the Mozarteum University of Salzburg. There, he studied with the legendary pianist and teacher, Karl-Heinz Kämmerling, who had a profound influence on his musical development. Hambitzer's talent and dedication to his craft soon began to pay off. He won several prestigious awards, including the International Bach Competition in Leipzig and the International Mozart Competition in Salzburg. These awards helped to establish Hambitzer as one of the most promising young pianists of his generation. Hambitzer's career took off in the 1980s, and he quickly became a sought-after performer. He made his debut with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra in 1983, playing Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 21. The performance was a resounding success, and Hambitzer was praised for his technical skill and musicality. Over the years, Hambitzer has performed with some of the world's most renowned orchestras, including the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. He has also collaborated with many of the world's leading conductors, including Claudio Abbado, Daniel Barenboim, and Herbert von Karajan. Hambitzer's repertoire is vast and includes works by some of the greatest composers in history, including Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and Chopin. He is particularly renowned for his interpretations of Bach's keyboard works, and his recordings of the Goldberg Variations and the Well-Tempered Clavier are considered to be among the finest ever made. In addition to his work as a performer, Hambitzer is also a respected teacher. He has taught at several prestigious institutions, including the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hannover, the Mozarteum University of Salzburg, and the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. Many of his students have gone on to have successful careers in music, and Hambitzer is widely regarded as one of the most influential piano teachers of his generation. Throughout his career, Hambitzer has received numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to the world of music. In 1991, he was awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany for his services to music. He has also been awarded the Mozart Medal by the International Mozarteum Foundation in Salzburg and the Bach Medal by the City of Leipzig. Despite his many achievements, Hambitzer remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He continues to perform and teach, and his passion for music is as strong as ever. His contributions to the world of classical music have been significant, and his legacy will continue to inspire future generations of musicians.

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