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Helen Jahren was born on May 12, 1985, in Vienna, Austria. Her parents were both musicians, and she grew up surrounded by classical music. At the age of four, she began taking piano lessons, and by the time she was eight, she had already performed in public. Jahren's talent was evident from a young age, and she quickly became known as a prodigy. She continued to study piano throughout her childhood and adolescence, and in 2003, she was accepted into the prestigious Mozarteum University in Salzburg, Austria. At Mozarteum, Jahren studied under some of the most renowned piano teachers in the world, including Paul Badura-Skoda and András Schiff. She also had the opportunity to perform in some of the most prestigious concert halls in Europe, including the Musikverein in Vienna and the Konzerthaus in Berlin. In 2007, Jahren graduated from Mozarteum with honors, and she immediately began to establish herself as a professional musician. She performed extensively throughout Europe, and in 2009, she made her debut in the United States, performing at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Jahren's performances were met with critical acclaim, and she quickly became known as one of the most talented and exciting young pianists in the world. In 2011, she was awarded the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, which is given to outstanding young musicians who show exceptional promise for the future. Over the next few years, Jahren continued to perform at some of the most prestigious concert halls in the world, including the Royal Albert Hall in London and the Berlin Philharmonic. She also began to record her performances, and in 2014, she released her first album, which featured works by Beethoven, Schumann, and Brahms. Jahren's career continued to flourish, and in 2016, she was invited to perform at the White House for President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. She also performed at the Kennedy Center Honors, where she paid tribute to the legendary pianist Martha Argerich. In addition to her performances, Jahren has also been active in promoting classical music to a wider audience. She has given masterclasses and workshops to young musicians, and she has worked with organizations that bring classical music to underserved communities. Today, Jahren is considered one of the most talented and accomplished pianists of her generation. She continues to perform regularly and record new albums, and she remains committed to promoting classical music and inspiring the next generation of musicians.

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