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Stella Salvati was born on May 12, 1985, in Rome, Italy. She was born into a family of musicians, and her parents were both professional classical musicians. Her father was a violinist, and her mother was a pianist. From a young age, Stella was exposed to classical music and began playing the piano at the age of four. Stella's parents recognized her talent and encouraged her to pursue a career in music. She began taking piano lessons with her mother and quickly showed a natural aptitude for the instrument. By the age of ten, Stella had already won several local piano competitions and was performing in public regularly. At the age of twelve, Stella was accepted into the prestigious Conservatorio di Santa Cecilia in Rome. She studied under some of the most renowned piano teachers in Italy and quickly established herself as one of the most promising young pianists in the country. Stella's talent and hard work paid off when she won first prize in the prestigious International Piano Competition in Geneva, Switzerland, at the age of sixteen. This was a major achievement for Stella, and it opened up many doors for her in the world of classical music. Over the next few years, Stella continued to perform in major concert halls around the world, including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Berlin Philharmonic. She also won several other major international piano competitions, including the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in Texas and the Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition in Moscow. Stella's performances were always highly praised by critics and audiences alike. She was known for her technical brilliance, her musical sensitivity, and her ability to bring out the emotional depth of the music she played. Her repertoire was vast, ranging from the classical works of Bach and Mozart to the more modern compositions of Debussy and Rachmaninoff. In addition to her solo performances, Stella also collaborated with some of the world's leading orchestras and conductors. She performed with the London Symphony Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, and the Berlin Philharmonic, among others. She also worked with conductors such as Daniel Barenboim, Simon Rattle, and Valery Gergiev. Stella's career was not without its challenges, however. She suffered a serious injury to her right hand in 2008, which forced her to take a break from performing for several months. She underwent surgery and intensive rehabilitation, and eventually made a full recovery. This experience taught her the importance of taking care of her body and avoiding overuse injuries. Despite this setback, Stella continued to perform at the highest level and to inspire audiences around the world with her music. She received numerous awards and honors throughout her career, including the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, the highest honor that can be bestowed on an Italian citizen. Stella was also a passionate advocate for music education and worked tirelessly to promote the importance of music in schools and communities. She gave masterclasses and workshops to young musicians around the world and served as a mentor to many aspiring pianists. Tragically, Stella's life was cut short when she died in a car accident in 2018, at the age of 33. Her death was a great loss to the world of classical music, and she is remembered as one of the most talented and inspiring pianists of her generation.

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