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Théodore Paraskivesco was a renowned classical pianist and composer who was born on December 23, 1943, in Bucharest, Romania. He was born into a family of musicians, and his father was a well-known conductor in Romania. Paraskivesco began playing the piano at a young age and showed exceptional talent from the start. Paraskivesco's musical education began at the George Enescu Music High School in Bucharest, where he studied under the tutelage of Florica Musicescu, a renowned Romanian pianist and teacher. He continued his studies at the Bucharest Conservatory, where he studied with Florin Cristea and won several awards for his performances. In 1968, Paraskivesco moved to Paris to further his musical education. He studied with Yvonne Loriod, a French pianist and composer, and also attended masterclasses with renowned pianists such as Arthur Rubinstein and Wilhelm Kempff. Paraskivesco's talent and dedication to his craft quickly caught the attention of the French musical community, and he began performing in major concert halls throughout France. Paraskivesco's career took off in the 1970s, and he quickly became known for his virtuosic performances and his ability to interpret complex musical works. He performed with some of the world's most prestigious orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the New York Philharmonic. He also collaborated with many renowned conductors, including Leonard Bernstein, Herbert von Karajan, and Seiji Ozawa. One of Paraskivesco's most notable performances was his interpretation of Sergei Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, which he performed with the London Symphony Orchestra in 1976. The performance was widely praised by critics and cemented Paraskivesco's reputation as one of the world's greatest pianists. In addition to his performances, Paraskivesco was also a prolific composer. He wrote several works for piano, including his Sonata for Piano, which was premiered in Paris in 1972. His compositions were heavily influenced by the works of composers such as Bach, Beethoven, and Chopin, and he was known for his ability to blend traditional classical music with modern techniques. Throughout his career, Paraskivesco received numerous awards and accolades for his performances and compositions. In 1974, he was awarded the Grand Prix du Disque for his recording of Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor. He was also awarded the Prix de l'Académie des Beaux-Arts in 1982 and the Prix de la Fondation de France in 1990. Despite his success, Paraskivesco remained humble and dedicated to his craft. He continued to perform and compose until his death in 2017 at the age of 73. His legacy as one of the world's greatest pianists and composers lives on through his recordings and the many musicians he inspired throughout his career.

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