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In 1996, Pollini received the Ernst von Siemens Music Prize. In 2001, his recording of Beethoven's "Diabelli Variations" won the Diapason d'or. In 2007, Pollini received the Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Soloist Performance (without orchestra) for his Deutsche Grammophon recording of Chopin nocturnes. He was awarded the Praemium Imperiale in 2010. He entered the Gramophone Hall of Fame in 2012.