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Alf Nilsson was a Swedish classical music artist who was born on May 12, 1928, in Stockholm, Sweden. He was the youngest of three children and grew up in a musical family. His father was a violinist and his mother was a pianist, and they both encouraged their children to pursue music. Nilsson began playing the piano at a young age and showed great talent and passion for the instrument. He studied at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm and later at the Juilliard School in New York City. He also studied with renowned pianists such as Artur Schnabel and Claudio Arrau. Nilsson made his debut as a soloist with the Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra in 1950, and his performance was met with critical acclaim. He went on to perform with many other orchestras around the world, including the New York Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the Berlin Philharmonic. One of Nilsson's most notable performances was his rendition of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5, also known as the "Emperor" concerto. He performed this piece with the New York Philharmonic under the direction of Leonard Bernstein, and the performance was recorded and released on vinyl. Nilsson was also a prolific recording artist, and he recorded many albums throughout his career. Some of his most popular recordings include his interpretations of the works of Chopin, Liszt, and Debussy. In addition to his performances and recordings, Nilsson was also a respected teacher. He taught at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm and later at the Juilliard School in New York City. Many of his students went on to have successful careers as pianists. Nilsson received many awards and honors throughout his career. He was awarded the Litteris et Artibus medal by the Swedish government in 1965, and he was also awarded the Royal Swedish Academy of Music's Medal of Honor in 1988. In 1993, he was awarded the Polar Music Prize, which is considered one of the most prestigious music awards in the world. Nilsson continued to perform and record music well into his later years. He passed away on January 22, 2016, at the age of 87. His legacy as a pianist and teacher continues to inspire and influence musicians around the world.

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