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Ludwig Wicki is a renowned Swiss conductor, composer, and pianist who has made a significant contribution to the world of classical music. Born on October 22, 1954, in Lucerne, Switzerland, Wicki showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. He went on to study music at the Lucerne Conservatory and later at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna, Austria. Wicki's career as a conductor began in the early 1980s when he was appointed as the conductor of the Lucerne Symphony Orchestra. He quickly gained a reputation for his dynamic and expressive performances, and his ability to bring out the best in his musicians. In 1985, he was appointed as the principal conductor of the Basel Symphony Orchestra, a position he held for ten years. During his tenure with the Basel Symphony Orchestra, Wicki conducted numerous performances of classical works by composers such as Beethoven, Mozart, and Brahms. He also collaborated with contemporary composers, including Krzysztof Penderecki and György Ligeti, and premiered several of their works. In 1995, Wicki was appointed as the principal conductor of the Sinfonieorchester St. Gallen, a position he held until 2002. During his time with the orchestra, he conducted several acclaimed performances, including a production of Wagner's "Ring Cycle" and a performance of Mahler's Symphony No. 8, which was recorded and released on CD. Wicki's career as a conductor has also included collaborations with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Vienna Symphony Orchestra. He has conducted performances at some of the world's most prestigious concert halls, including the Royal Albert Hall in London, the Musikverein in Vienna, and the Carnegie Hall in New York. In addition to his work as a conductor, Wicki is also an accomplished composer and pianist. He has composed several works for orchestra, including a symphony and a piano concerto, and has performed as a soloist with several orchestras. One of the highlights of Wicki's career came in 2009 when he was selected to conduct the world premiere of Howard Shore's score for the film "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" with a live orchestra and choir. The performance, which took place at the Royal Albert Hall in London, was a huge success and led to several more performances of the score with live orchestras around the world. Wicki has also conducted several other film scores with live orchestras, including "Star Wars," "Harry Potter," and "Pirates of the Caribbean." He is known for his ability to bring out the emotional depth and complexity of film scores, and his performances have been praised for their power and intensity. Throughout his career, Wicki has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the world of classical music. In 2003, he was awarded the Culture Prize of the Canton of Lucerne, and in 2010, he was awarded the Order of Merit of the Canton of St. Gallen. He has also been awarded the Golden Record Award for his recordings of Mahler's Symphony No. 8 and Beethoven's Symphony No. 9. Today, Ludwig Wicki continues to be an active and influential figure in the world of classical music. He is a sought-after conductor, composer, and pianist, and his performances continue to inspire and captivate audiences around the world.

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