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Grga Peroš was a Croatian classical music artist who was born on January 1, 1930, in the city of Split, Croatia. He was born into a family of musicians, and his father was a well-known composer and conductor. Grga showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. As a child, Grga was a prodigy and quickly gained recognition for his musical talent. He began performing in public at the age of eight and gave his first solo concert at the age of ten. He continued to study music throughout his childhood and adolescence, and in 1948, he enrolled at the Zagreb Academy of Music. During his time at the academy, Grga studied under some of the most renowned music teachers in Croatia. He excelled in his studies and graduated with honors in 1952. After graduation, he began his professional career as a pianist and quickly gained a reputation as one of the most talented musicians in Croatia. Throughout his career, Grga performed in some of the most prestigious concert halls in the world. He was known for his virtuosic performances and his ability to bring out the emotional depth of the music he played. He was particularly renowned for his interpretations of the works of Chopin, Liszt, and Beethoven. One of the highlights of Grga's career was his performance at the 1955 International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, Poland. He was the first Croatian pianist to participate in the competition, and he won third prize. His performance was widely praised by the judges and the audience, and it helped to establish his reputation as a world-class pianist. In addition to his performances, Grga was also a prolific recording artist. He recorded numerous albums throughout his career, including several recordings of Chopin's works. His recordings were widely acclaimed, and he won several awards for his work as a recording artist. Grga was also a dedicated music educator. He taught at the Zagreb Academy of Music for many years and was known for his ability to inspire and motivate his students. Many of his students went on to have successful careers as musicians, and he was widely respected as a teacher and mentor. Throughout his career, Grga received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to classical music. In 1970, he was awarded the Order of the Yugoslav Flag with Golden Wreath, one of the highest honors in Yugoslavia. He was also awarded the Vladimir Nazor Award, the highest award for cultural achievement in Croatia, in 1980. Grga continued to perform and record music throughout his life, and he remained an active member of the music community until his death in 2016. He was widely regarded as one of the greatest pianists of his generation, and his contributions to classical music continue to be celebrated and remembered today.

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