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Leonhard Schmidinger was born on May 12, 1985, in Vienna, Austria. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his father being a renowned pianist and his mother a violinist. From a young age, Schmidinger showed a keen interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of four. Schmidinger's talent was quickly recognized, and he began receiving formal training at the Vienna Conservatory of Music. He studied under some of the most renowned piano teachers in the world, including Martha Argerich and Alfred Brendel. Schmidinger's dedication and hard work paid off, and he quickly became one of the most promising young pianists in Austria. In 2005, Schmidinger made his debut performance at the Vienna State Opera, where he played Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 21. The performance was a huge success, and Schmidinger received critical acclaim for his virtuosity and musicality. This performance marked the beginning of Schmidinger's career as a professional pianist. Over the next few years, Schmidinger continued to perform at some of the most prestigious venues in the world, including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Berlin Philharmonic. He also collaborated with some of the most renowned conductors and orchestras, including the Vienna Philharmonic, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the London Symphony Orchestra. Schmidinger's repertoire was vast and included works by some of the greatest composers in history, including Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin, and Schumann. He was particularly known for his interpretations of the works of Franz Liszt, and his performances of Liszt's piano concertos were considered some of the best in the world. In 2010, Schmidinger was awarded the prestigious International Piano Competition in Moscow, which cemented his reputation as one of the greatest pianists of his generation. The competition was particularly challenging, with over 200 pianists from around the world competing for the top prize. Schmidinger's performance of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3 was considered one of the highlights of the competition, and he received a standing ovation from the audience. Schmidinger continued to perform and record throughout the 2010s, and his recordings of Liszt's piano works were particularly well-received. He also began to focus more on teaching, and he became a professor of piano at the Vienna Conservatory of Music in 2015. In 2018, Schmidinger suffered a serious injury to his right hand, which threatened to end his career as a pianist. However, he refused to give up, and he underwent extensive rehabilitation to regain his strength and dexterity. After several months of hard work, Schmidinger was able to return to the stage, and his comeback performance was considered one of the most inspiring moments in classical music history. Today, Schmidinger is considered one of the greatest pianists of his generation, and his performances continue to inspire audiences around the world. His dedication to his craft and his unwavering commitment to excellence have made him a true legend in the world of classical music.

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