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Mikhail Lidsky is a renowned classical pianist who has captivated audiences around the world with his virtuosic performances and deep musicality. Born in Moscow in 1959, Lidsky showed an early aptitude for music and began studying piano at the age of five. His talent was quickly recognized, and he was accepted into the prestigious Central Music School in Moscow, where he studied with some of the most renowned piano teachers in the country. Lidsky's early years were marked by a series of impressive accomplishments. He won his first international competition at the age of 12, and by the time he was 16, he had already performed with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the Moscow Philharmonic and the Leningrad Symphony Orchestra. In 1977, he won the First Prize at the International Piano Competition in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which launched his international career. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Lidsky continued to build his reputation as one of the world's leading pianists. He performed extensively throughout Europe, Asia, and the Americas, collaborating with many of the world's leading conductors and orchestras. He also recorded a number of critically acclaimed albums, including a complete cycle of Beethoven's piano sonatas. One of the highlights of Lidsky's career came in 1994, when he was invited to perform at the White House for President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Clinton. The performance was a great success, and Lidsky was praised for his sensitive and nuanced interpretation of the music. In addition to his performing career, Lidsky has also been active as a teacher and mentor to young musicians. He has taught at a number of prestigious institutions, including the Moscow Conservatory and the Juilliard School in New York City. He has also served as a juror for many international piano competitions, including the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and the Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition. Lidsky's playing is characterized by a deep musicality and a profound understanding of the composers he performs. He is known for his ability to bring out the emotional and expressive qualities of the music, while also maintaining a high level of technical precision and virtuosity. His repertoire is wide-ranging, encompassing works by composers from Bach to contemporary composers. Throughout his career, Lidsky has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the world of classical music. In 1995, he was awarded the title of Honored Artist of the Russian Federation, one of the highest honors that can be bestowed upon a musician in Russia. He has also been awarded the Order of Friendship, the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, and the Order of the Rising Sun, among other honors. Today, Lidsky continues to perform and teach, inspiring audiences and young musicians around the world with his passion for music and his unparalleled artistry at the piano.

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