Claudia Schellenberger is a renowned classical music artist known for her exceptional skills as a violinist. She was born on August 22, 1968, in Munich, Germany, to a family of musicians. Her father, Kurt Schellenberger, was a renowned conductor, and her mother, Ursula Schellenberger, was a pianist. Claudia grew up in a musical environment and started playing the violin at the age of four. Claudia's talent was evident from a young age, and she quickly became a prodigy. She received her first violin lessons from her mother and later studied under the guidance of renowned violinists such as Ana Chumachenco and Zakhar Bron. She also attended the Hochschule für Musik und Theater München, where she studied with Christoph Poppen. In 1982, at the age of 14, Claudia won the first prize at the International Violin Competition in Kloster Schöntal, Germany. This was the beginning of her successful career as a violinist. She went on to win several other competitions, including the International Violin Competition in Indianapolis in 1986 and the International Violin Competition in Sion, Switzerland, in 1988. Claudia's talent and hard work paid off, and she soon became a sought-after soloist. She 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 collaborated with many famous conductors, such as Claudio Abbado, Daniel Barenboim, and Sir Simon Rattle. One of Claudia's most memorable performances was her debut with the Berlin Philharmonic in 1991. She performed the Violin Concerto by Alban Berg, and her performance was met with critical acclaim. The Berliner Zeitung praised her performance, saying, "Claudia Schellenberger played with a breathtaking virtuosity and an emotional depth that left the audience spellbound." Claudia has also performed at many prestigious music festivals, including the Salzburg Festival, the Lucerne Festival, and the BBC Proms. She has also given recitals in major concert halls around the world, such as the Carnegie Hall in New York, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Musikverein in Vienna. In addition to her solo career, Claudia is also a dedicated chamber musician. She has collaborated with many famous musicians, such as pianist Martha Argerich, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, and violinist Gidon Kremer. She is a member of the Schellenberger Trio, which she founded with her brother, cellist Matthias Schellenberger, and pianist Oliver Triendl. Claudia has recorded extensively throughout her career, and her recordings have received critical acclaim. She has recorded for major record labels such as Deutsche Grammophon, Sony Classical, and EMI Classics. Her recordings of the violin concertos by Alban Berg and Dmitri Shostakovich have been particularly well-received. Claudia's talent and hard work have been recognized with many awards and honors. In 1992, she was awarded the Bavarian State Prize for Music, and in 1996, she received the Echo Klassik Award for her recording of the violin concerto by Alban Berg. She was also awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany in 2009 for her contributions to the arts. Despite her success, Claudia remains humble and dedicated to her craft. She continues to perform and record, and she is also a passionate teacher.

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