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Peter Scholcz is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. Born on May 12, 1978, in Budapest, Hungary, Scholcz showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. His parents recognized his talent and encouraged him to pursue his passion for music. Scholcz's musical education began at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest, where he studied under the guidance of renowned pianist and professor, György Nádor. He later continued his studies at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna, Austria, where he received his Master's degree in piano performance. Scholcz's talent and dedication to music were evident from an early age, and he quickly gained recognition for his exceptional skills as a pianist. He won several prestigious awards, including the first prize at the International Piano Competition in Vienna in 1998 and the Grand Prix at the International Piano Competition in Budapest in 2000. Scholcz's career as a professional pianist began in 2001 when he made his debut at the Vienna Konzerthaus. He has since performed in some of the world's most renowned concert halls, including the Carnegie Hall in New York, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Berlin Philharmonic. Scholcz's repertoire includes works by some of the greatest composers in history, including Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, and Mozart. He is particularly known for his interpretations of the works of Franz Liszt, and his performances of Liszt's music have been praised for their technical brilliance and emotional depth. One of Scholcz's most significant achievements was his performance of Liszt's complete piano works in a series of concerts in Vienna in 2011. The series, which consisted of ten concerts, was a monumental undertaking, and it cemented Scholcz's reputation as one of the world's leading interpreters of Liszt's music. Scholcz has also collaborated with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the Vienna Philharmonic, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the New York Philharmonic. He has worked with many renowned conductors, including Daniel Barenboim, Zubin Mehta, and Riccardo Muti. In addition to his performances as a soloist and with orchestras, Scholcz is also a dedicated chamber musician. He has performed with some of the world's leading chamber ensembles, including the Emerson String Quartet and the Guarneri Quartet. Scholcz's recordings have received critical acclaim, and he has won several awards for his recordings of Liszt's music. His recording of Liszt's Sonata in B minor was named "Recording of the Year" by Gramophone magazine in 2012. Scholcz is also a dedicated teacher, and he has taught masterclasses at some of the world's leading music schools, including the Juilliard School in New York and the Royal Academy of Music in London. He is currently a professor of piano at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna. In recognition of his contributions to the world of music, Scholcz has received numerous awards and honors. He was awarded the Franz Liszt Prize by the Hungarian government in 2010, and he was named a Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government in 2014. Scholcz's dedication to music and his exceptional talent as a pianist have made him one of the most respected and admired classical music artists of his generation.

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