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Peter Weber was born on May 12, 1985, in Vienna, Austria. He was born into a family of musicians, with his father being a renowned violinist and his mother a pianist. From a young age, Peter showed a keen interest in music and began playing the violin at the age of four. Peter's parents recognized his talent and encouraged him to pursue a career in music. He began taking lessons from his father and quickly progressed, winning his first competition at the age of six. Peter continued to study under his father until the age of 14 when he was accepted into the Vienna Conservatory. At the conservatory, Peter studied under some of the most renowned violinists in the world, including Leonidas Kavakos and Maxim Vengerov. He quickly established himself as a prodigious talent, winning numerous competitions and awards. In 2003, he won first prize at the International Violin Competition in Indianapolis, Indiana, which launched his international career. Peter's career took off after his win in Indianapolis, and he began performing with some of the world's most prestigious orchestras, including the Vienna Philharmonic, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the New York Philharmonic. He also began collaborating with some of the world's most renowned conductors, including Daniel Barenboim, Zubin Mehta, and Simon Rattle. One of Peter's most memorable performances was his debut with the Vienna Philharmonic in 2005. He performed Brahms' Violin Concerto in D major, which was met with critical acclaim. The performance was broadcast live on Austrian television and was watched by millions of people around the world. Peter's career continued to flourish, and he began recording albums for major record labels, including Deutsche Grammophon and Sony Classical. His recordings of the Beethoven and Brahms violin concertos were particularly well-received, and he won several awards for his recordings. In addition to his solo career, Peter was also a passionate chamber musician. He frequently performed with his sister, a cellist, and his mother, a pianist, as part of the Weber Trio. The trio performed at some of the world's most prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall and the Royal Albert Hall. Peter's career was tragically cut short in 2010 when he was diagnosed with leukemia. Despite his illness, he continued to perform and record, and his final album, a recording of Mozart's violin concertos, was released posthumously in 2011. Peter's talent and passion for music continue to inspire musicians around the world. He was a true virtuoso, and his performances were marked by their technical brilliance and emotional depth. His legacy lives on through his recordings and the countless musicians he inspired during his all-too-brief career.

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