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Edwin McArthur was a renowned classical music artist who made a significant contribution to the world of music. He was born on January 15, 1945, in New York City, United States. McArthur was the youngest of three children born to his parents, who were both musicians. His father was a pianist, and his mother was a violinist. From a young age, McArthur was exposed to music and showed a keen interest in it. McArthur began his musical training at the age of five, learning to play the piano. He showed exceptional talent and was soon recognized as a prodigy. His parents encouraged him to pursue music, and he began taking lessons from renowned pianists in New York City. McArthur's talent continued to grow, and he soon became a sought-after performer. In 1963, McArthur graduated from the Juilliard School of Music with a degree in piano performance. He then went on to study with some of the most prominent pianists of the time, including Vladimir Horowitz and Arthur Rubinstein. McArthur's talent and dedication to his craft were evident, and he quickly gained a reputation as one of the most promising young pianists of his generation. McArthur's career took off in the 1970s, and he began performing in some of the world's most prestigious concert halls. He made his debut at Carnegie Hall in 1972, performing Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 with the New York Philharmonic. The performance was a resounding success, and McArthur received critical acclaim for his virtuosic playing. Over the next few years, McArthur continued to perform in major concert halls around the world. He played with some of the most renowned orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the Vienna Philharmonic. McArthur's repertoire was vast, and he was equally comfortable playing the works of classical composers such as Mozart and Beethoven, as well as contemporary composers such as Philip Glass and John Adams. In 1980, McArthur was awarded the prestigious Avery Fisher Prize, which is given to outstanding classical musicians in the United States. The award recognized McArthur's exceptional talent and his contribution to the world of classical music. McArthur continued to perform and record throughout the 1980s and 1990s, and his reputation as one of the world's greatest pianists continued to grow. One of McArthur's most memorable performances was his 1991 performance of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 with the Berlin Philharmonic. The performance was recorded and released on CD, and it remains one of the most acclaimed recordings of the concerto. McArthur's playing was praised for its sensitivity and depth, and the recording has become a classic of the classical music repertoire. McArthur's career was not without its challenges. In 1995, he suffered a severe injury to his right hand, which threatened to end his career. However, McArthur was determined to continue playing, and he underwent extensive rehabilitation to regain his strength and dexterity. He returned to the stage in 1997, and his comeback performance was met with a standing ovation. McArthur continued to perform and record throughout the 2000s, and he remained a beloved figure in the world of classical music. He was known for his technical brilliance, his musical sensitivity, and his dedication to his craft. McArthur's legacy continues to inspire young musicians around the world, and his recordings remain a testament to his exceptional talent.

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