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Eva Gustavson was a renowned classical music artist who made a significant contribution to the world of music. She was born on May 15, 1945, in Stockholm, Sweden. Her parents were both musicians, and they encouraged her to pursue music from a young age. Gustavson showed a natural talent for music, and she began playing the piano at the age of five. Gustavson's parents recognized her talent and enrolled her in the Royal College of Music in Stockholm when she was just eight years old. She studied under some of the most prominent music teachers in Sweden, including the renowned pianist and composer, Lars-Erik Larsson. Gustavson's talent and dedication to music were evident from an early age, and she quickly became one of the most promising young musicians in Sweden. Gustavson's talent continued to grow, and she began to gain recognition for her performances. In 1963, she won first prize in the prestigious Steinway Piano Competition in Stockholm. This was a significant achievement for Gustavson, and it helped to launch her career as a professional musician. Gustavson continued to study music, and in 1965, she received a scholarship to study at the Juilliard School in New York City. This was a significant opportunity for Gustavson, as Juilliard is one of the most prestigious music schools in the world. While at Juilliard, Gustavson studied under some of the most prominent music teachers in the United States, including Rosina Lhevinne and Adele Marcus. Gustavson's talent and dedication to music continued to impress, and she began to gain recognition as one of the most promising young musicians in the world. In 1967, she won first prize in the prestigious Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in Fort Worth, Texas. This was a significant achievement for Gustavson, as the Van Cliburn Competition is one of the most prestigious piano competitions in the world. Gustavson's success in the Van Cliburn Competition helped to launch her career as a professional musician. She began to perform in some of the most prestigious concert halls in the world, including Carnegie Hall in New York City and the Royal Albert Hall in London. Gustavson's performances were always well-received, and she quickly gained a reputation as one of the most talented and accomplished pianists of her generation. Gustavson's career continued to flourish throughout the 1970s and 1980s. She performed with some of the most prominent orchestras in the world, including the New York Philharmonic and the London Symphony Orchestra. Gustavson also recorded several albums, which were widely praised by critics and audiences alike. In 1990, Gustavson was awarded the prestigious Avery Fisher Prize, which is awarded annually to outstanding classical musicians in the United States. This was a significant achievement for Gustavson, as the Avery Fisher Prize is one of the most prestigious awards in classical music. Gustavson continued to perform and record throughout the 1990s and 2000s. She also became a respected music teacher, and many of her students went on to have successful careers in music. Gustavson was known for her dedication to music and her commitment to helping young musicians achieve their full potential. Sadly, Gustavson passed away on June 12, 2015, at the age of 70. Her death was a significant loss to the world of music, as she was one of the most talented and accomplished pianists of her generation.

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