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Chamber

 

 

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Paul Fried was a renowned classical music artist who made a significant contribution to the world of music. He was born on August 4, 1927, in Vienna, Austria, to a family of musicians. His father, Max Fried, was a well-known conductor, and his mother, Maria Fried, was a pianist. Paul Fried showed an interest in music from a young age and began playing the piano at the age of four. Fried's family fled Austria in 1938 due to the Nazi occupation, and they settled in the United States. Fried continued his music education in the US and studied at the Juilliard School in New York City. He also studied with renowned pianists such as Artur Schnabel and Rudolf Serkin. Fried made his debut as a soloist with the New York Philharmonic in 1944, at the age of 17. He quickly gained recognition for his exceptional talent and was invited to perform with many other orchestras, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the Philadelphia Orchestra. Fried's repertoire was vast, and he was known for his interpretations of the works of Beethoven, Mozart, and Schubert. He was also a champion of contemporary music and premiered works by many composers, including Aaron Copland, Samuel Barber, and Elliott Carter. One of Fried's most significant performances was his 1955 debut at Carnegie Hall, where he performed Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 with the New York Philharmonic. The performance was a critical success, and Fried was praised for his sensitive interpretation of the piece. Fried also had a successful career as a chamber musician and collaborated with many renowned musicians, including violinist Isaac Stern and cellist Leonard Rose. He was a founding member of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and performed with the group for many years. In addition to his performing career, Fried was also a respected teacher. He taught at the Juilliard School, the Manhattan School of Music, and the Curtis Institute of Music. Many of his students went on to have successful careers in music, including pianist Emanuel Ax and conductor David Zinman. Fried received many awards and honors throughout his career, including the Avery Fisher Prize in 1978, which is considered one of the most prestigious awards in classical music. He was also awarded the National Medal of Arts in 1994, which is the highest honor given to artists by the US government. Fried continued to perform and teach until his death on October 26, 1998, at the age of 71. He left behind a legacy as a brilliant pianist, chamber musician, and teacher who made a significant contribution to the world of classical music.

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