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Janice Weber is a renowned classical pianist who has captivated audiences around the world with her virtuosic performances and deep musicality. Born in New York City, Weber began playing the piano at the age of four and quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument. She went on to study at the Juilliard School of Music, where she earned both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in piano performance. Weber's early career was marked by a series of impressive accomplishments. In 1980, she won the prestigious Naumburg International Piano Competition, which launched her onto the international stage. She went on to perform with major orchestras around the world, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the London Symphony Orchestra. One of Weber's most notable performances was her 1985 debut at Carnegie Hall, where she played a program of works by Beethoven, Chopin, and Debussy to critical acclaim. The New York Times praised her "impeccable technique and musical intelligence," and noted that she "played with a sense of poetry and drama that was truly remarkable." Throughout her career, Weber has been known for her deep commitment to the music she plays. She has a particular affinity for the works of Mozart, and has recorded several albums of his piano music, including a complete set of his sonatas. She has also championed the music of lesser-known composers, such as the American composer Amy Beach, whose works she has performed and recorded extensively. In addition to her performing career, Weber is also a respected teacher and lecturer. She has taught at several universities, including the University of Maryland and the University of California, Santa Cruz, and has given masterclasses and lectures at institutions around the world. She is known for her engaging and insightful approach to teaching, and has inspired countless young musicians to pursue their own careers in classical music. Weber's contributions to the world of classical music have not gone unnoticed. In addition to her Naumburg Prize, she has received numerous other awards and honors throughout her career. She was named a Steinway Artist in 1985, and has been awarded grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Maryland State Arts Council. In 2015, she was awarded the prestigious Medaille d'Honneur from the Société Académique Arts-Sciences-Lettres de Paris, in recognition of her contributions to the arts. Despite her many accomplishments, Weber remains humble and dedicated to her craft. She continues to perform and teach, and is always seeking new ways to deepen her understanding of the music she loves. Her passion for classical music is infectious, and she has inspired countless people around the world to discover the beauty and power of this timeless art form.

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