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At what age did Richter start taking formal piano lessons?

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Richter began taking formal piano lessons at the age of 10. His natural talent quickly became evident, and he made rapid progress under the tutelage of renowned pianist and teacher Heinrich Neuhaus. By the age of 16, Richter had already won several prestigious competitions and was well on his way to becoming one of the most revered pianists of his generation.
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