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Nóra Mercz is a Hungarian classical pianist who has gained international recognition for her exceptional talent and musicality. Born on December 28, 1989, in Budapest, Hungary, Mercz showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of five. Her parents, who were both music teachers, recognized her potential and encouraged her to pursue a career in music. Mercz received her first piano lessons from her mother, who taught her the basics of music theory and technique. She quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument and began participating in local competitions and festivals. At the age of nine, she won first prize in the National Piano Competition for Young Musicians, which marked the beginning of her professional career. Mercz continued her studies at the Béla Bartók Conservatory in Budapest, where she received a rigorous training in classical piano performance. She also attended masterclasses with renowned pianists such as András Schiff, Zoltán Kocsis, and György Kurtág, who helped her refine her technique and interpretation skills. In 2008, Mercz was accepted into the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest, one of the most prestigious music schools in Europe. There, she studied under the guidance of professors such as Balázs Szokolay, György Nádor, and Tamás Vásáry, who helped her develop her own artistic voice and style. She graduated with honors in 2013, receiving a diploma in piano performance. Throughout her studies, Mercz participated in numerous competitions and festivals, winning several awards and prizes. In 2010, she won first prize at the International Piano Competition in Rome, Italy, and in 2012, she was a finalist at the International Franz Liszt Piano Competition in Utrecht, Netherlands. She also received the Junior Prima Award, one of the most prestigious awards for young artists in Hungary, in 2013. Mercz's career as a professional pianist took off after she won the Grand Prix at the International Piano Competition in Szeged, Hungary, in 2014. This victory brought her international recognition and led to invitations to perform at major concert halls and festivals around the world. Since then, Mercz has performed as a soloist with orchestras such as the Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra, the Budapest Symphony Orchestra, and the Szeged Symphony Orchestra. She has also given recitals at prestigious venues such as the Carnegie Hall in New York, the Royal Festival Hall in London, and the Konzerthaus in Vienna. Mercz's repertoire includes a wide range of classical and contemporary works, from Bach and Mozart to Ligeti and Kurtág. She is particularly known for her interpretations of the music of Franz Liszt, a fellow Hungarian and one of the greatest pianists and composers of the Romantic era. Her performances are characterized by a deep emotional intensity, technical virtuosity, and a profound understanding of the music she plays. In addition to her performing career, Mercz is also a dedicated teacher and mentor. She has taught masterclasses and workshops at music schools and universities around the world, sharing her knowledge and experience with young musicians. She is also a member of the faculty at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest, where she teaches piano performance. Mercz's achievements as a pianist have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In 2016, she received the Junior Prima Primissima Award, the highest honor for young artists in Hungary.

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