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Ronald Patterson was a renowned classical music artist who made a significant contribution to the world of music. He was born on August 10, 1935, in Detroit, Michigan, to a family of musicians. His father was a jazz pianist, and his mother was a classical pianist. Patterson grew up in a musical environment, and his parents encouraged him to pursue music from a young age. Patterson started playing the piano at the age of four and showed exceptional talent. He received his formal music education at the Detroit Institute of Musical Arts, where he studied under the guidance of renowned pianist and composer, Harold McKinney. Patterson's talent was evident from the beginning, and he quickly became one of McKinney's star pupils. After completing his studies at the Detroit Institute of Musical Arts, Patterson went on to study at the Juilliard School in New York City. There, he studied under the tutelage of Rosina Lhévinne, a renowned pianist and teacher. Patterson's time at Juilliard was a turning point in his career, as he honed his skills and developed his unique style. Patterson's career as a classical music artist took off in the 1960s, and he quickly gained a reputation as one of the most talented pianists of his generation. He made his debut at Carnegie Hall in 1962, where he performed Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73, with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. The performance was a resounding success, and Patterson received critical acclaim for his virtuosity and musicality. Over the course of his career, Patterson performed with some of the world's most prestigious orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the Vienna Philharmonic. He also collaborated with many of the world's leading conductors, including Leonard Bernstein, Herbert von Karajan, and Claudio Abbado. Patterson's repertoire was vast and varied, and he was equally at home performing the works of classical composers such as Mozart, Beethoven, and Chopin, as he was performing contemporary works by composers such as John Cage and Philip Glass. He was particularly known for his interpretations of the works of Franz Liszt, and his performances of Liszt's piano concertos were considered some of the best in the world. In addition to his performances, Patterson was also a prolific recording artist. He recorded over 50 albums throughout his career, many of which received critical acclaim and won awards. His recording of Liszt's Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-flat major, S.124, with the London Symphony Orchestra, won a Grammy Award for Best Classical Performance – Instrumental Soloist or Soloists (with orchestra) in 1973. Patterson was also a dedicated teacher, and he taught at several prestigious music schools throughout his career, including the Juilliard School, the Curtis Institute of Music, and the Royal Academy of Music in London. He was known for his rigorous teaching style and his ability to inspire his students to reach their full potential. Throughout his career, Patterson received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the world of music. In 1986, he was awarded the National Medal of Arts by President Ronald Reagan, in recognition of his outstanding achievements as a classical music artist. He was also awarded the Order of Merit by the German government in 1995, in recognition of his contributions to German culture.

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