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Anna-Katharina Graf is a renowned classical music artist who has made a name for herself as a flutist. Born in Germany, Graf showed an early interest in music and began playing the flute at the age of six. Her parents, both musicians, recognized her talent and encouraged her to pursue a career in music. Graf's early training was under the guidance of her father, who was a flutist himself. She quickly developed her skills and began performing in local concerts and competitions. At the age of 14, she won first prize in the Jugend musiziert competition, which is one of the most prestigious music competitions for young musicians in Germany. After completing her studies in Germany, Graf moved to Paris to study at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris. There, she studied under the renowned flutist Philippe Bernold and graduated with top honors. Graf's career as a professional flutist began in earnest after she won the prestigious ARD International Music Competition in Munich in 2008. This competition is one of the most important music competitions in the world and has launched the careers of many famous musicians. Since then, Graf has performed with some of the world's most renowned orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. She has also performed at some of the world's most prestigious music festivals, including the Salzburg Festival, the Lucerne Festival, and the BBC Proms. Graf's repertoire is extensive and includes works by some of the greatest composers in history, such as Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven. She is particularly known for her interpretations of contemporary music and has premiered works by many contemporary composers. In addition to her performances, Graf is also a dedicated teacher and has taught at several prestigious music schools, including the Hochschule für Musik und Theater München and the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris. Throughout her career, Graf has received numerous awards and accolades for her performances and recordings. In 2012, she was awarded the Echo Klassik award for her recording of Mozart's flute concertos. She has also been awarded the Prix de la Fondation Cziffra and the Prix de la Fondation Simone et Cino Del Duca. Despite her success, Graf remains humble and dedicated to her craft. She continues to perform and teach, and is widely regarded as one of the most talented and accomplished flutists of her generation.

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