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Helene BoschiFrench pianist and music teacher.
Date of Birth: 11.08.1917
Country:  France |
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Early Life and Education
Hélène Boschi was a renowned French pianist and music educator born in France. She completed her studies at the École Normale de Musique, where she was a student of Yvonne Lefébure. Additionally, she received instruction from the acclaimed pianist Alfred Cortot.
Teaching Career
From 1950 to 1965, Boschi taught in Paris. In 1965, she became a professor at the Strasbourg Conservatory, where she remained until 1985. Among her notable students was the Polish pianist Piotr Anderszewski.
Musical Repertoire and Discoveries
Boschi was known for her exploration of the music of Spanish Baroque composer Antonio Soler, earning her recognition as a pioneer in this field. Her repertoire also showcased the works of Eastern European composers from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, including Leoš Janáček, Bohuslav Martinů, Béla Bartók, and Zoltán Kodály.
Awards and Collaborations
In 1975, Boschi was awarded the Robert Schumann Prize for her exceptional interpretation of Schumann's music. She was also renowned for her performances as part of a piano duo with Germaine Mounier.
