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==Pianists past and present==
Contemporary [[classical music|classical]] pianists focus on dedicating their careers to performing, recording, teaching, researching, and continually adding new compositions to their repertoire. In contrast to their 19th-century counterparts, they typically do not engage in the composition or transcription of music. While some classical pianists may specialize in [[accompaniment]] and [[chamber music]], a smaller number opt for full-time solo careers.