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Composer Conductor  

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Baroque

 

 

Contemporary

 

 

Modern

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Chamber

 

 

Choral

 

 

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Vocal

 

Rupert Gottfried Frieberger was a renowned classical music artist who made significant contributions to the world of music. He was born on January 15, 1939, in Vienna, Austria, to a family of musicians. His father was a violinist, and his mother was a pianist. From a young age, Frieberger showed a keen interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of four. Frieberger's parents recognized his talent and encouraged him to pursue a career in music. He received his early music education from the Vienna Conservatory, where he studied under the guidance of renowned pianist and composer, Friedrich Gulda. Frieberger's exceptional talent and dedication to music soon became evident, and he quickly rose to prominence in the music world. In 1958, Frieberger made his debut performance at the Vienna Musikverein, where he played Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5. The performance was a huge success, and Frieberger received critical acclaim for his exceptional talent and skill. This performance marked the beginning of Frieberger's illustrious career as a classical music artist. Over the years, Frieberger performed at some of the most prestigious concert halls and music festivals around the world. He was known for his exceptional technique, musicality, and ability to bring out the nuances of the music he played. Some of his most notable performances include his rendition of Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 21 at the Salzburg Festival in 1962, his performance of Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 32 at the Carnegie Hall in 1970, and his interpretation of Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1 at the Royal Albert Hall in 1985. Frieberger's talent and dedication to music earned him numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. In 1964, he won the prestigious International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, Poland, which cemented his reputation as one of the greatest pianists of his time. He also received the Austrian Cross of Honour for Science and Art in 1989 and was awarded the Grand Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria in 2009. Apart from his performances, Frieberger was also a prolific composer and arranger. He composed several pieces for piano, including his Sonata for Piano, which was premiered at the Vienna Musikverein in 1968. He also arranged several works for piano, including Bach's Goldberg Variations and Beethoven's Symphony No. 9. Frieberger's contributions to the world of music were not limited to his performances and compositions. He was also a dedicated music educator and taught at several music schools and universities around the world. He was a professor of piano at the Vienna Conservatory from 1970 to 1990 and taught at the Mozarteum University of Salzburg from 1990 to 2004. Frieberger's legacy as a classical music artist continues to inspire and influence musicians around the world. His exceptional talent, dedication, and passion for music have left an indelible mark on the world of classical music. He passed away on May 12, 2019, at the age of 80, but his music and legacy continue to live on.

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