Amadeus Webersinke German pianist and organist. Date of Birth: 01.11.1920 Country: Germany

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1. German pianist and organist
2. - Transitioned to piano as his primary instrument (mid-1950s)
3. Legacy

German pianist and organist

Early life and education
- Born in [Location]
- Studied at the Leipzig Institute of Church Music (1938-1940)
- Studied under Karl Straube and Johann Nepomuk David
Performance career
- Initially focused on organ performance (1940s)

- Shared first prize with Karl Richter at the International Johann Sebastian Bach Competition (1950)

- Transitioned to piano as his primary instrument (mid-1950s)

Academic career
- Taught at the Leipzig Conservatory (1946)
- Became professor at the Leipzig Conservatory (1953)
- Taught at the Dresden Conservatory (1966)
Awards and recognition

- Awarded the Robert Schumann Prize (1974) for his interpretation of Schumann's repertoire

Legacy

- Renowned for his mastery of both the piano and organ
- Influential teacher who shaped generations of musicians
- Regarded as one of the leading performers of his time

Pianist

Michel Block	Karl Klindworth	Mark Zeltser
Alexander Korstantia	Eliso Virsaladze	Emanuel Ax