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Jorg Baumann is a renowned cellist and conductor in the world of classical music. Born on August 12, 1965, in Berlin, Germany, Baumann showed an early interest in music and began playing the cello at the age of six. He was a prodigious talent and quickly gained recognition for his exceptional skills. Baumann's parents were both musicians, and they encouraged him to pursue a career in music. He studied at the Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler in Berlin, where he received his diploma in cello performance. He also studied with renowned cellists such as Heinrich Schiff and Yo-Yo Ma. Baumann's career as a cellist took off in the 1980s when he won several prestigious competitions, including the International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow and the Pablo Casals Competition in Budapest. These victories brought him international recognition and led to performances with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. In addition to his work as a soloist, Baumann has also been active as a chamber musician. He has performed with some of the world's leading ensembles, including the Emerson String Quartet, the Guarneri Quartet, and the Tokyo String Quartet. He has also collaborated with pianists such as Martha Argerich, Emanuel Ax, and András Schiff. Baumann's career as a conductor began in the 1990s when he was appointed as the principal conductor of the Berlin Chamber Orchestra. He has since conducted many of the world's leading orchestras, including the Vienna Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. He has also been the music director of the Zurich Chamber Orchestra since 2013. Baumann's repertoire as a conductor is wide-ranging, and he has conducted works by composers from Bach to contemporary composers such as John Adams and Thomas Adès. He is particularly known for his interpretations of the works of Mozart, Beethoven, and Brahms. Baumann has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career. In 1991, he was awarded the Order of Merit of Berlin, and in 1995, he received the German Record Critics' Award. He has also been awarded the Echo Klassik Award several times, most recently in 2019 for his recording of the complete cello concertos of Joseph Haydn. Baumann is also a dedicated teacher and has taught at several institutions, including the Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler in Berlin and the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. He has also given masterclasses around the world and has mentored many young musicians who have gone on to successful careers in music. In addition to his work as a musician, Baumann is also a philanthropist and is involved in several charitable organizations. He is a patron of the German AIDS Foundation and has also been involved in fundraising for the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. Baumann continues to be an active performer and conductor, and his recordings and performances are highly regarded by critics and audiences alike. He is known for his technical virtuosity, musical sensitivity, and deep understanding of the works he performs. His contributions to the world of classical music have been significant, and he is widely regarded as one of the leading cellists and conductors of his generation.

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