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Vladimir Taranusitch was a renowned classical music artist who was born on May 15, 1955, in Belgrade, Serbia. He was born into a family of musicians, and his father was a well-known composer and conductor. From a young age, Taranusitch showed a keen interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of five. Taranusitch's talent was quickly recognized, and he began studying at the Belgrade Music Academy at the age of ten. He continued his studies there for the next ten years, during which time he won numerous awards and accolades for his performances. In 1975, he graduated with honors and was awarded a scholarship to study at the Moscow Conservatory. During his time in Moscow, Taranusitch studied under some of the most renowned piano teachers in the world, including Lev Vlassenko and Dmitri Bashkirov. He quickly established himself as a rising star in the classical music world, and his performances were praised for their technical brilliance and emotional depth. In 1979, Taranusitch won first prize at the International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow, one of the most prestigious piano competitions in the world. This victory catapulted him to international fame, and he began performing in concert halls around the world. Over the course of his career, Taranusitch performed with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. He was also a regular performer at major music festivals, including the Salzburg Festival and the Edinburgh International Festival. Taranusitch was known for his interpretations of the works of Beethoven, Chopin, and Rachmaninoff, and his recordings of these composers' works are considered some of the finest ever made. He was also a champion of contemporary music, and he premiered works by many of the leading composers of his time. In addition to his performing career, Taranusitch was also a respected teacher. He taught at the Moscow Conservatory for many years, and his students included some of the most promising young pianists of the next generation. Throughout his career, Taranusitch received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the world of classical music. In 1995, he was awarded the Order of Merit of the Republic of Serbia, one of the highest honors that can be bestowed upon a citizen of Serbia. He was also awarded the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government in 2001. Sadly, Taranusitch's career was cut short when he passed away in 2003 at the age of 48. However, his legacy lives on through his recordings and the many students he taught over the course of his career. He is remembered as one of the greatest pianists of his generation, and his contributions to the world of classical music will be remembered for many years to come.

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