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Siegfried Mauser is a renowned classical music artist who has made significant contributions to the world of music as a pianist, conductor, and educator. Born on August 29, 1951, in Nuremberg, Germany, Mauser showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. He went on to study at the Hochschule für Musik in Munich, where he received his diploma in piano performance in 1973. Mauser's career as a pianist took off in the 1970s, and he quickly gained a reputation as one of the most talented young pianists in Germany. He won several prestigious awards, including the International Piano Competition in Geneva in 1974 and the ARD International Music Competition in Munich in 1975. These victories helped to establish Mauser as a rising star in the classical music world. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Mauser continued to perform as a soloist and chamber musician, collaborating with some of the most renowned musicians of his time. He also began to branch out into conducting, and in 1990 he was appointed the principal conductor of the Munich Chamber Orchestra. Mauser's conducting career flourished, and he went on to conduct many of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. In addition to his performing career, Mauser has also been a dedicated educator. He has held teaching positions at several prestigious institutions, including the Hochschule für Musik in Munich, the Mozarteum University in Salzburg, and the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna. Mauser has also served as the president of the University of Music and Performing Arts in Munich, where he was instrumental in expanding the institution's international profile and establishing it as one of the leading music schools in Europe. Despite his many accomplishments, Mauser's career has not been without controversy. In 2018, he was accused of sexual misconduct by several former students, and he was subsequently dismissed from his position at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Munich. Mauser denied the allegations, and the case is still ongoing. Despite this setback, Mauser's contributions to the world of classical music are undeniable. He has performed and conducted some of the most iconic works in the classical repertoire, and his dedication to music education has helped to inspire countless young musicians. While the allegations against him are serious, they do not diminish the impact that Mauser has had on the world of classical music.

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